Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Arizona Bobcats 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Noah Duke put Arizona Bobcats 16U up 4-2 in the second period, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U pulled to within one on Sammy Steele's tally 15:25 into the third period.

Arizona Bobcats 16U was led by Duke, who tallied one goal. Duke scored 17:00 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Arizona Bobcats 16U. Isaac Spillum provided the assist.

Arizona Bobcats 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Arizona Bobcats 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Arizona Bobcats 16U also got points from Spillum, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Arizona Bobcats 16U also had goals scored by Zachary Canaan and Kohl Hedquist, who scored one goal each. In addition, Arizona Bobcats 16U received assists from Rylun McCabe, Kaid Oliver, Michael Bloom, and Brock Sottile, who each chipped in one.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Arizona Bobcats 16U power plays.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U additionally got points from Adrian Danchenko, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U were Shane Murphy, Shane Miller, Jacob Goldowski, and Cody Rumsey, who contributed one each.

Cameron Sniffin recorded 16 saves for Arizona Bobcats 16U. Arizona Bobcats 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Thomas Draper made 14 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U on 18 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.