Esmark Stars 16U and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Esmark Stars 16U made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-3.

Esmark Stars 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Christian Gorscak 8:23 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Gorscak had two goals to lead Esmark Stars 16U to victory.

Esmark Stars 16U forced Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U goalie Cameron Herter to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Esmark Stars 16U additionally got points from Justin Adamski, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Esmark Stars 16U also got a goal from Samual Hrabcak as well. In addition, Esmark Stars 16U received assists from Jacob McClelland, who had two and Sean Traynor and Patrik Fric, who contributed one each.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Esmark Stars 16U power plays. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's offense rang up 31 shots on Esmark Stars 16U's net.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U was led by Jacob Goldowski, who registered one goal and one assist. Goldowski scored on the power play 14:50 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U had gained a power play chance when Evan Erdmann was whistled for interference. Sammy Steele provided the assist. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U also had goals scored by Sacha Guillemain and street, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U were Shane Miller, who had one.

Tyrik Barkley made 28 saves for Esmark Stars 16U on 31 shots. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Herter recorded 34 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.