Despite having to fight off several power plays, MNEPDL South 16U was able to defeat Arizona Bobcats 16U, 2-1.

MNEPDL South 16U was paced by Nick Behrend, who finished with one goal. Behrend scored 14:59 into the third period to make the score 2-1 MNEPDL South 16U. Griffin Ness picked up the assist.

MNEPDL South 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Arizona Bobcats 16U to score on any of its eight power plays. MNEPDL South 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

Bronson McLeod also scored for MNEPDL South 16U. In addition, MNEPDL South 16U received assists from Parker Dutko, Colin Schmidt, and Brock Bremer, who contributed one each.

Arizona Bobcats 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Arizona Bobcats 16U was led by Joe DiGiulio, who scored the team's only goal. DiGiulio scored 14:55 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Arizona Bobcats 16U.

MNEPDL South 16U took out Sawyer Anderson after he had made 12 saves and installed Jake Sibell in goal, where he finished with 11 saves and the win. MNEPDL South 16U registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Cameron Sniffin made 24 saves for Arizona Bobcats 16U on 26 shots.