In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Team Illinois 16U escaped with a 6-4 victory over Esmark Stars 16U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Quinn Green's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Team Illinois 16U got the win behind a great game by Matteo Menotti, who had one goal and two assists. Menotti scored 9:49 into the third period to make the score 6-4 Team Illinois 16U. Green provided the assist.

Team Illinois 16U's offense rang up 38 shots on Esmark Stars 16U's net. Team Illinois 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. Team Illinois 16U averages 2.0 goals per game. Team Illinois 16U was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on 13 chances.

Team Illinois 16U additionally got points from Green, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Jackson Vecchio, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Brady Lindauer, who also registered one goal and one assist. Team Illinois 16U also had goals scored by Michael Carso and Brandon Zaccaro, who each put in one. More assists for Team Illinois 16U came via Liam Rafferty, Luke House, and Matthew Wilson, who contributed one each.

Esmark Stars 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Esmark Stars 16U finished with 40 penalty minutes.

Esmark Stars 16U was helped by Nicholas Solema, who grabbed one goal. Solema scored 11:41 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Esmark Stars 16U. Christian Gorscak assisted on the tally. Esmark Stars 16U also got points from William Carr, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Esmark Stars 16U included Jacob McClelland and Andrew Wells, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 16U were Justin Adamski, Alex Singley, William Rapone, and Daniel Tkac, who each chipped in one.

Asher Motew made 16 saves for Team Illinois 16U on 20 shots. Team Illinois 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jake Kucharski rejected 32 shots on goal for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Esmark Stars 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Carr was ejected from the game.