Madison Capitols 16U gutted out a close 5-4 win against Thunder Bay Kings 16U.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Kyle Schott's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Madison Capitols 16U got the win behind a great game by Schott, who had two goals and one assist. Schott scored the first of his two goals at 6:03 into the second period to make the score 4-4. Matthew Jones provided the assist. Schott's next tally made the score 5-4 Madison Capitols 16U with 18:49 left in the third period. Aaron Swanson assisted on the tally.

Madison Capitols 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Madison Capitols 16U finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Madison Capitols 16U additionally got points from Parker Storck, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Madison Capitols 16U included Jake Osiecki and Conor Wilson, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Madison Capitols 16U were Brady Bjork and Jackson Welsh, who contributed one each.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U forced Madison Capitols 16U's netminders to work in net, ripping 33 shots and forcing 29 saves. McLean Dorr made 18 stops and Nathan Reid made 11. Thunder Bay Kings 16U's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Thunder Bay Kings 16U gives up 2.5 goals per game.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U was helped by Quintin Loon-Stewardson, who tallied three goals. Jayden Mrakic also scored for Thunder Bay Kings 16U. In addition, Thunder Bay Kings 16U received assists from Jett Leishman, who had two, Fletcher Anderson, who had three, and Michael Larizza, Robert Tyska, and Hayden Johnston, who each chipped in one.

Madison Capitols 16U registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Seth McKay recorded 23 saves for Thunder Bay Kings 16U. Thunder Bay Kings 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.