Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Washington Little Capitals 16U defeated St. Louis Selects 16U in a shootout 6-5.

Washington Little Capitals 16U saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Washington Little Capitals 16U made the score 5-2 on a goal by Andrew Kurapov at 15:43 in the second period. St. Louis Selects 16U evened things up at 5-5 on a goal by Thomas Horak at 16:30 in the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. Washington Little Capitals 16U averages 2.9 goals per game. Washington Little Capitals 16U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Washington Little Capitals 16U averages 2.1 goals allowed per game. Washington Little Capitals 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Washington Little Capitals 16U was led by Ethan Docking, who had two goals. Docking scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 6:43 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Washington Little Capitals 16U. Washington Little Capitals 16U had gotten the advantage when St. Louis Selects 16U's Bobby Bross was sent off for hooking. Matthew Vermont picked up the assist. Docking's next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 Washington Little Capitals 16U with 7:48 left in the second period. Griffin Long provided the assist. Washington Little Capitals 16U additionally got points from Kurapov, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Washington Little Capitals 16U also had goals scored by Cole McDowell and Kamron Sarmadi, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Washington Little Capitals 16U were Finn McLain, who had two and Theodor Lenz and Brian Middledorf, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis Selects 16U was helped by Joshua Boyer, who finished with two goals. Boyer scored the first of his two goals at 8:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 St. Louis Selects 16U. Jacob Wiethaupt picked up the assist. Boyer's next tally made the score 3-2 Washington Little Capitals 16U with 10:38 left in the second period. St. Louis Selects 16U earned a power play opportunity when Vermont was put in the box for boarding. Bross assisted on the tally. St. Louis Selects 16U also got points from Levi Wright, who also registered one goal and two assists and Daniel Barry, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, St. Louis Selects 16U received assists from Ryan Boeck, who had one and Cole Cutler, who had three.

Alec Coakley made 13 saves for Washington Little Capitals 16U on 18 shots. Washington Little Capitals 16U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. For Washington Little Capitals 16U, Long was ejected from the game. Kyle McClellan rejected 16 shots on goal for St. Louis Selects 16U. St. Louis Selects 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.