Meijer AAA 16U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Esmark Stars 16U held on for a 3-2 victory.

A goal by Evan Erdmann put Esmark Stars 16U up 3-0 in the second period, but Meijer AAA 16U pulled to within one on Sam Millman's tally 13:07 into the third period.

Esmark Stars 16U's offense rang up 31 shots on Meijer AAA 16U's net.

Esmark Stars 16U was led by Justin Adamski, who had one goal and one assist. Adamski scored 13:15 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 16U. Sean Traynor assisted on the tally. Esmark Stars 16U also got a goal from Jacob McClelland as well. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 16U were Nicholas Solema and Antonio Binotto, who contributed one each.

Jack Wood also scored for Meijer AAA 16U. In addition, Meijer AAA 16U received assists from Alex Schneider, Owen Bourdow, and Tobin Bachusz, who each chipped in one.

Tyrik Barkley made 24 saves for Esmark Stars 16U on 26 shots. Esmark Stars 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Meijer AAA 16U's CJ Hapward stopped 28 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Meijer AAA 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.