Esmark Stars 16U had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U.

Esmark Stars 16U was sparked by Patrik Fric, who registered one goal. Fric scored 4:02 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Esmark Stars 16U. Daniel Tkac assisted on the tally.

Esmark Stars 16U forced San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's netminders to work in net, ripping 42 shots and forcing 38 saves. Ethan Racz made six stops and Greg Moon made 32. Esmark Stars 16U stifled San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Others who scored for Esmark Stars 16U included Alex Singley, Nicholas Carretta, and Antonio Binotto, who each put in one. In addition, Esmark Stars 16U received assists from Samual Hrabcak, who had two and Andrew Wells, Evan Erdmann, Mitchell Lewis, JT Schimizzi, and Nicholas Solema, who contributed one each.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 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. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's offense was handcuffed by Esmark Stars 16U's defensive play, and San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U managed only seven shots on goal during the game.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U was led by Michael Lempiainen, who scored the team's only goal. Lempiainen scored 9:53 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Esmark Stars 16U. Stewart Pond picked up the assist.

Jake Kucharski rejected six shots on goal for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.