Joshua Perez netted a hat trick to lead Pikes Peak Miners 16U over San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U, 3-1.

Perez notched his first tally 5:44 into the second period. He then added goals at 16:42 into the second and at 16:32 into the third.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's power play was ineffective against Pikes Peak Miners 16U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U kept San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Greg Moon made 28 saves on 31 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. Pikes Peak Miners 16U averages 0.7 goals per game. Pikes Peak Miners 16U found itself short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 16U were Brett Armstrong, Nicholas Kiemel, Luke Lonneman, Luke Ciolli, and Jonathan Broadribb, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U's defense shut down San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's forwards for much of the game, and San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U got off only 13 shots during the contest.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U was led by Tyler Leibl, who scored the team's only goal. Leibl scored on the power play 3:25 into the second period to make the score 1-0 San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U had gotten the advantage when Pikes Peak Miners 16U's Adonis Trujillo was sent off for high sticking. Michael Lempiainen assisted on the tally.

Douglas Wakelyn made 12 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 16U on 13 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 16U registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.