Seth Benson scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Omaha AAA 16U held off the challenges of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U in a tough 3-1 win.

Omaha AAA 16U took over the lead for good with a goal by Benson at 15:43 in the first period. Omaha AAA 16U was on a disadvantage when Garrett Anderson went off the ice for interference. Gabe Wahl assisted on the tally.

Omaha AAA 16U was led by goalie Todd Scott, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Scott will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.05.

Omaha AAA 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Omaha AAA 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Omaha AAA 16U stifled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Omaha AAA 16U's offense rang up 38 shots on Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's net.

Omaha AAA 16U also had goals scored by Kendrick Frost and Carter Krogman, who each put in one. In addition, Omaha AAA 16U received assists from Nicholas Doyle and Luke Suter, who contributed one each.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U puts an average of 3.9 pucks into the net per game. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U finished with 26 penalty minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U was led by Sacha Guillemain, who scored the team's only goal. Guillemain scored 3:21 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U. Spencer Siegel provided the assist.

Omaha AAA 16U incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cameron Herter made 35 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U on 38 shots.