In a game where neither team could get a cushion, HC Dallas 16U escaped with a 4-3 victory over New York Aviators 16U.

HC Dallas 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Thomas Demers 2:09 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Demers was all over the ice for HC Dallas 16U, as he had two goals in the win.

HC Dallas 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 26 penalty minutes.

New York Aviators 16U was unable to stop HC Dallas 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and HC Dallas 16U eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

HC Dallas 16U also had goals scored by Brandon Speights and Joey McIntyre, who each put in one. In addition, HC Dallas 16U received assists from Jacob Gray, who had two and Harris Milson, Keagan ODonoghue, Dustin Muriel, and Avery Smith, who each chipped in one.

New York Aviators 16U was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on nine chances.

New York Aviators 16U was led by Brendan Callow, who registered three goals. Other players who recorded assists for New York Aviators 16U were Ian Lavitman, who had two.

HC Dallas 16U's Bryce Murphy stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. HC Dallas 16U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Michael Mackey made 28 saves for New York Aviators 16U on 32 shots. New York Aviators 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.