Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U defeated Esmark Stars 16U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured three attempts between both teams. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U also got a shootout goal from Nathan Hodges.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U fell behind 1-0 after a goal by Esmark Stars 16U's Samual Hrabcak at 13:34 in the second period. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U tied things up at 1-1 on a short handed goal by Hodges at 6:07 in the third period.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U's Andrew Miller was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 28 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Miller will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.81.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Esmark Stars 16U to score on any of its five power plays.

Esmark Stars 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U power plays.

In addition, Esmark Stars 16U received assists from Patrik Fric and Daniel Tkac, who each chipped in one.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jake Kucharski made 24 saves for Esmark Stars 16U on 25 shots. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.