In a game where neither team could get a cushion, San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U escaped with a 4-2 victory over Thunder Bay Kings 16U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Benjamin Deckhut's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U was sparked by Deckhut, who tallied one goal. Deckhut scored 14:42 into the third period to make the score 3-2 San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U. Nicolas Gates picked up the assist.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U averages 1.1 goal per contest.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U additionally got points from Michael Lempiainen, who also had one goal and one assist, Stewart Pond, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Joshua Groll, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U received assists from MJ St. Amour, Tyler Leibl, and Grady Birk, who contributed one each.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U was helped by Eric Wiersema, who racked up one goal. Wiersema scored on the power play 14:07 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Thunder Bay Kings 16U. A hooking penalty on Groll had put Thunder Bay Kings 16U on the power play. Matthew Bevilacqua assisted on the tally. Robert Tyska also scored for Thunder Bay Kings 16U. More assists for Thunder Bay Kings 16U came via Justin Stewart, Fletcher Anderson, and Quintin Loon-Stewardson, who each chipped in one.

Greg Moon made 27 saves for San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U on 29 shots. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Seth McKay recorded 20 saves for Thunder Bay Kings 16U. Thunder Bay Kings 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.