Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as New York Aviators 16U defeated Pursuit of Excellence 16U in a shootout 5-4.

New York Aviators 16U overcame a three-goal deficit to capture the victory. New York Aviators 16U trailed 4-1 after a goal by Pursuit of Excellence 16U's Luke Harvie at 12:32 in the second period. New York Aviators 16U tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Kevin Drucker at 10:13 in the third period.

New York Aviators 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, New York Aviators 16U averages 1.8 goal per contest.

New York Aviators 16U was helped by Joseph Fama, who had one goal. Fama scored on the power play 6:59 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Pursuit of Excellence 16U. New York Aviators 16U had gained a power play chance when Dylan Hilman was whistled for tripping. Brendan Callow assisted on the tally. New York Aviators 16U also got points from Francis Kienzle, who also registered one goal and one assist. New York Aviators 16U also got a goal from Brett Hanson as well. Other players who recorded assists for New York Aviators 16U were James Venezia, who had one and Zachary Candela and Daniel Herrle, who contributed two each.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was led by Moritz Miguez, who racked up two goals and one assist. Miguez scored the first of his two goals at 9:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pursuit of Excellence 16U. Deva Shahl picked up the assist. Miguez's next tally made the score 2-0 Pursuit of Excellence 16U with 6:59 left in the first period. A cross checking penalty on Callow had put Pursuit of Excellence 16U on the power play. Riley Smoler assisted on the tally. More assists for Pursuit of Excellence 16U came via Decian Douthart, who had one.

Richard Ledek rejected 20 shots on goal for New York Aviators 16U. New York Aviators 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Joel Hofer made 17 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 16U on 21 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 16U registered one goal on two power play opportunities.