California Titans 16U beat Pursuit of Excellence 16U, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Nickolai Gruzdev provided California Titans 16U with the game-winning tally when he scored 14:52 into the first period. Robbie Rosenblood assisted on the tally.

California Titans 16U's penalty kill excelled, as California Titans 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

California Titans 16U was led by Gruzdev, who registered one goal.

California Titans 16U stifled Pursuit of Excellence 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. California Titans 16U's offense rang up 32 shots on Pursuit of Excellence 16U's net.

California Titans 16U additionally got points from Neev Begim, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Daylon Mannon, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 16U were Dylan San Agustin, Justin LeBouef, and Luc Salem, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U stifled California Titans 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was led by Riley Smoler, who scored the team's only goal. Smoler scored 12:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pursuit of Excellence 16U. Tyson Gorynuik picked up the assist.

California Titans 16U's Nicholas Kaltala stopped 23 shots out of the 24 that he faced. California Titans 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Noah Desouza made 29 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 16U on 32 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.