Aaron Swanson had one goal and three assists to lead Madison Capitols 16U to a 6-2 victory over New York Aviators 16U.

Swanson got on the board by slotting home a short handed goal 11:39 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Madison Capitols 16U. A boarding call on Swanson put Madison Capitols 16U on the penalty kill. Kyle Schott provided the assist. Swanson dished an assist on Parker Storck's goal that made the score 4-1 Madison Capitols 16U at 16:34 into the second period. He then added assists on Jack Michels's goal at 4:27 into the third and on Conor Mikula's goal at 13:46 into the third.

New York Aviators 16U's power play was ineffective against Madison Capitols 16U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Madison Capitols 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Madison Capitols 16U kept New York Aviators 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Michael Mackey made 26 saves on 32 shots. Madison Capitols 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Madison Capitols 16U averages 3.9 goals per contest.

Madison Capitols 16U also got points from Schott, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Madison Capitols 16U came via Nathan Reid, Jack Keryluk, and Kaleb Kinskey, who contributed one each and Conor Wilson and Brady Bjork, who each chipped in two.

New York Aviators 16U was helped by Ian Lavitman, who registered one goal. Lavitman scored 9:09 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Madison Capitols 16U. Brett Hanson picked up the assist. James Venezia also scored for New York Aviators 16U. Other players who recorded assists for New York Aviators 16U were Shane Pinto and Enrico Bozac, who contributed one each.

Nathan Reid made 20 saves for Madison Capitols 16U on 22 shots. Madison Capitols 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. New York Aviators 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.