Minnesota Magicians 16U American tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Pursuit of Excellence 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 7-6.

A goal by Riley Smoler put Pursuit of Excellence 16U up 7-5 in the third period, but Minnesota Magicians 16U American pulled to within one on Michael Buckingham's tally 17:00 into the third period.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U stifled Minnesota Magicians 16U American's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pursuit of Excellence 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Pursuit of Excellence 16U averages 2.4 goals per contest.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was led by Luke Harvie, who finished with two goals. Harvie scored the first of his two goals at 16:22 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Minnesota Magicians 16U American. Flynn Perry provided the assist. Harvie's next tally made the score 5-5 with 3:49 left in the third period. Thomas Spink picked up the assist. Pursuit of Excellence 16U additionally got points from Jackson Lindsay, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Chase Sakic, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Pursuit of Excellence 16U also had goals scored by Decian Douthart and Nolan Dawson, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 16U received assists from Brandon Rowley, who had two and Mortiz Miguez and Tyson Gorynuik, who contributed one each.

Minnesota Magicians 16U American excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Pursuit of Excellence 16U was unable to stop Minnesota Magicians 16U American from sending pucks towards the net, and Minnesota Magicians 16U American eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. Minnesota Magicians 16U American found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Minnesota Magicians 16U American averages 2.8 goals per game.

Minnesota Magicians 16U American was led by ryan anatonkis, who registered two goals and one assist. Anatonkis scored the first of his two goals at 11:06 into the first period to make the score 1-1. anatonkis' next tally made the score 5-3 Minnesota Magicians 16U American with 13:30 left in the third period. Minnesota Magicians 16U American also got points from George Grannis, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Minnesota Magicians 16U American included Evan Shoemaker and Jackson Jutting, who each put in one. More assists for Minnesota Magicians 16U American came via joe free, who had two.

Noah Desouza made 27 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 16U on 33 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Minnesota Magicians 16U American's Isiah Dilaura stopped 16 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Minnesota Magicians 16U American incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.