Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Minnesota Magicians 16U defeated Washington Little Capitals 16U in a shootout 3-2.

The shootout featured seven attempts between both teams. Minnesota Magicians 16U's other shootout goals were scored by Brandon Connett and Trevor Miklya.

Minnesota Magicians 16U came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Minnesota Magicians 16U fell behind 2-0 after a goal by Washington Little Capitals 16U's Cole McDowell at 4:27 in the first period. Minnesota Magicians 16U knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Luke Witt at 14:19 in the third period.

Minnesota Magicians 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Washington Little Capitals 16U to score on any of its six power plays. Minnesota Magicians 16U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Minnesota Magicians 16U puts an average of 5.7 pucks into the net per game.

Minnesota Magicians 16U was helped by Justin Daly, who registered one goal. Daly scored 12:52 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Washington Little Capitals 16U. Andrew Urban picked up the assist. In addition, Minnesota Magicians 16U received assists from Miklya, who had one.

Washington Little Capitals 16U stifled Minnesota Magicians 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Washington Little Capitals 16U was helped by Ethan Docking, who racked up one goal. Docking scored 1:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Washington Little Capitals 16U. McDowell provided the assist. Washington Little Capitals 16U additionally got points from McDowell, who also tallied one goal and one assist. More assists for Washington Little Capitals 16U came via Ryan Ferencz, who had one.

Adam Larson made 13 saves for Minnesota Magicians 16U on 15 shots. Minnesota Magicians 16U incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Alec Coakley rejected 22 shots on goal for Washington Little Capitals 16U. Washington Little Capitals 16U incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors.