In a game where neither team could get a cushion, St. Louis Selects 16U escaped with a 4-2 victory over California Titans 16U.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Joshua Boyer secured the win for St. Louis Selects 16U with a goal in the second period.

St. Louis Selects 16U was led by Jared Westcott, who tallied one goal. Westcott scored 15:50 into the second period to make the score 3-1 St. Louis Selects 16U.

St. Louis Selects 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five California Titans 16U power plays.

Others who scored for St. Louis Selects 16U included Jacob Lefton and Jacob Wiethaupt, who scored one goal each. In addition, St. Louis Selects 16U received assists from Daniel Barry and Thomas Horak, who contributed two each.

California Titans 16U kept St. Louis Selects 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alex Weissenborn made 29 saves on 31 shots.

California Titans 16U was led by Daylon Mannon, who finished with one goal and one assist. Mannon scored 9:14 into the second period to make the score 2-1 St. Louis Selects 16U. Cameron Manory picked up the assist. Justin LeBouef also scored for California Titans 16U. Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 16U were Shane Thesman and Luc Salem, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis Selects 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Maxim Sidelnik rejected 23 shots on goal for California Titans 16U. California Titans 16U incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.