In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Arizona Bobcats 16U escaped with a 4-2 victory over San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Kohl Hedquist secured the win for Arizona Bobcats 16U with a goal in the third period.

Hedquist had a great game for Arizona Bobcats 16U, netting two goals.

Penalties took their toll on Arizona Bobcats 16U, as its penalty kill unit let in two power play goals.

Arizona Bobcats 16U additionally got points from Jonas Edwards, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Trevor Beneduce also scored for Arizona Bobcats 16U. In addition, Arizona Bobcats 16U received assists from Jeremy Masella, Keaton Caplis, Brendan Winslow, Isaac Spillum, and Brock Sottile, who contributed one each.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere nine shots against Arizona Bobcats 16U's defense.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U was helped by Tyler Leibl, who registered one goal. Leibl scored on the power play 3:58 into the second period to make the score 1-0 San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U had taken the advantage when Arizona Bobcats 16U's Sottile got sent off for interference. MJ St. Amour picked up the assist. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U also got a goal from Mason Kohn as well. Other players who recorded assists for San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U were Connor Tabone and Cade Frederick, who each chipped in one.

Cameron Sniffin made seven saves for Arizona Bobcats 16U on nine shots. Arizona Bobcats 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Greg Moon rejected 25 shots on goal for San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.