Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Washington Little Capitals 16U defeated Pikes Peak Miners 16U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Pikes Peak Miners 16U got a shootout goal from Martin Pietraszek. In addition to the clincher, Washington Little Capitals 16U got a shootout goal from Andrew Kurapov.

Washington Little Capitals 16U came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Washington Little Capitals 16U trailed 1-0 after a goal by Pikes Peak Miners 16U's Joshua Perez at 12:22 in the first period. Washington Little Capitals 16U knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Maxwell Simpson at 4:41 in the second period.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Pikes Peak Miners 16U power plays.

More assists for Washington Little Capitals 16U came via Theodor Lenz and Matthew Vermont, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pikes Peak Miners 16U wound up below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game.

In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 16U received assists from Justin Vickers, who had one.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's Alec Coakley stopped 16 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Maiszon Balboa made 17 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 16U on 18 shots.