Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as California Titans 16U defeated Minnesota Magicians 16U American in a shootout 2-1.

The two teams needed 12 turns to complete the shootout. Minnesota Magicians 16U American's shootout goal was scored by George Grannis. California Titans 16U also got a shootout goal from Denis Moiseev.

California Titans 16U came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. California Titans 16U was down 1-0 after a goal by Minnesota Magicians 16U American's Jackson Suchy at 7:30 in the second period. California Titans 16U knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Cameron Manory at 14:09 in the third period.

Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 16U were Nickolai Gruzdev and Daylon Mannon, who contributed one each.

Minnesota Magicians 16U American put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow California Titans 16U to score on any of its five power plays.

More assists for Minnesota Magicians 16U American came via Evan Shoemaker, who had one.

Nicholas Kaltala made 16 saves for California Titans 16U on 17 shots. California Titans 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Minnesota Magicians 16U American took out Isiah Dilaura after he had made eight saves and installed Andy Beran in goal, where he finished with 14 saves and the sol. Minnesota Magicians 16U American incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors.