San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Thunder Bay Kings 16U held on for a 4-2 victory.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U took a 4-1 lead during the third period, only to have San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U storm back on a Ryan Robinson goal 15:30 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Thunder Bay Kings 16U averages 1.8 goal per game.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U was helped by Ian Tookenay, who finished with one goal. Tookenay scored on the power play 16:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder Bay Kings 16U. Thunder Bay Kings 16U had gained a power play chance when Mason Kohn was whistled for cross checking. Hayden Johnston assisted on the tally. Thunder Bay Kings 16U also got a goal from Fletcher Anderson as well. In addition, Thunder Bay Kings 16U received assists from Justin Stewart, Jayden Mrakic, and Quintin Loon-Stewardson, who contributed one each.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U also got points from Stewart Pond, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U were Grady Birk, who had one.

Scott Adams rejected 23 shots on goal for Thunder Bay Kings 16U. Thunder Bay Kings 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U took out Greg Moon after he had made 17 saves and installed Ethan Racz in goal, where he finished with seven saves and the loss. San Diego Jr. Gulls 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.