John Billingsley netted a hat trick to lead Washington Little Capitals 16U over New York Aviators 16U, 4-2.

Billingsley notched his first tally 1:42 into the second period. He then added goals at 2:54 into the second and at 16:30 into the second.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Washington Little Capitals 16U gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. Washington Little Capitals 16U surpassed its season average of 22.0 penalty minutes per game.

Washington Little Capitals 16U also got points from Drew Lorinchak, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for Washington Little Capitals 16U came via Alec Freyberger and Maxwell Simpson, who each chipped in one and Andrew Kurapov and Matthew Vermont, who contributed two each.

New York Aviators 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances.

New York Aviators 16U was helped by Shane Pinto, who registered one goal. Pinto scored on the power play 2:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 New York Aviators 16U. New York Aviators 16U had gotten the advantage when Washington Little Capitals 16U's Thomas Martin was sent off for checking from behind. Francis Kienzle provided the assist. Sergey Pivnev also scored for New York Aviators 16U. In addition, New York Aviators 16U received assists from Enrico Bozac, who had one.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's Benjamin Calaman stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Lorinchak was ejected from the game. Richard Ledek rejected 23 shots on goal for New York Aviators 16U. New York Aviators 16U ended with 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. For New York Aviators 16U, Nicholas White was ejected from the game.