Minnesota Magicians 16U American gutted out a close 4-3 win against New York Aviators 16U.

Minnesota Magicians 16U American gained the winning advantage on a goal by Caydon Meyer 13:37 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Meyer had two goals and one assist to lead Minnesota Magicians 16U American. Meyer scored the first of his two goals short handed at 3:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Minnesota Magicians 16U American. Minnesota Magicians 16U American was on a disadvantage when Jacob Wickham went off the ice for hooking. Carter Theis picked up the assist. Meyer's next tally short handed made the score 4-3 Minnesota Magicians 16U American with 6:23 left in the third period. George Grannis assisted on the tally.

Minnesota Magicians 16U American put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow New York Aviators 16U to score on any of its three power plays.

Minnesota Magicians 16U American additionally got points from Grannis, who also registered two goals and one assist.

New York Aviators 16U was led by Brendan Callow, who had two goals. Callow scored the first of his two goals at 6:30 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Minnesota Magicians 16U American. Ian Lavitman picked up the assist. Callow's next tally made the score 3-3 with 7:32 left in the second period. Joseph Fama provided the assist. New York Aviators 16U also got a goal from Domenic Settimo as well. In addition, New York Aviators 16U received assists from Shane Pinto, who had one.

Andy Beran made 21 saves for Minnesota Magicians 16U American on 24 shots. Minnesota Magicians 16U American incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Richard Ledek recorded 20 saves for New York Aviators 16U. New York Aviators 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.