Brian Halonen tallied two points to lead MNEPDL South 16U to a 5-2 victory over Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U.

MNEPDL South 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U to score on any of its five power plays. MNEPDL South 16U forced Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U goalie Brooks DiMarino to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. MNEPDL South 16U bested its season scoring average. This season, MNEPDL South 16U averages 0.0 goals per contest.

MNEPDL South 16U also got points from Nick Anderson, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for MNEPDL South 16U included TJ Sagissor, Colin Schmidt, and Griffin Ness, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for MNEPDL South 16U were James Marooney, Bronson McLeod, Noah Deraney, Parker Dutko, Soren Frakie, Matt Jaglo, and Nate Bordson, who contributed one each.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U was helped by Liam McCanney, who finished with one goal. McCanney scored 5:19 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U also got a goal from CJ Duvall as well. More assists for Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U came via Mark Centrella and Sebastian Boivin, who each chipped in one.

MNEPDL South 16U's starting goalie, Sawyer Anderson, made eight saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of Jake Sibell, who stopped 10 shots. MNEPDL South 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brooks DiMarino made 28 saves for Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U on 33 shots. Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.