Compuware 16U gutted out a close 4-2 win against CYA 16U.

Compuware 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Josh Martin 11:25 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

CYA 16U's power play was ineffective against Compuware 16U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Compuware 16U found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays. Compuware 16U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Compuware 16U was led by Matt Stoia, who registered two goals. Stoia scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 12:17 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Compuware 16U. Compuware 16U had taken the advantage when CYA 16U's Nicholas Chirillo got sent off for hooking. Antonio Venuto picked up the assist. Stoia's next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 Compuware 16U with 3:14 left in the third period. Compuware 16U also got a goal from Hugh Larkin as well. More assists for Compuware 16U came via Tony Malinowski, Luke Evo, and Trent Grimshaw, who each chipped in one.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

CYA 16U was helped by Brett Tierney, who tallied two goals. Tierney scored the first of his two goals at 1:45 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Alec Stacy provided the assist. Tierney's next tally made the score 2-2 with 6:11 left in the second period. CYA 16U had gained a power play chance when Greg Kreutzer was whistled for holding. Kacper Ryba assisted on the tally. In addition, CYA 16U received assists from Michael Ferrandino, who had two.

Michael Krygier rejected 15 shots on goal for Compuware 16U. Compuware 16U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Miles Corrigan made 20 saves for CYA 16U on 24 shots. CYA 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.