A five-goal first period deficit cost Washington Little Capitals 16U, which could not recover and fell to Omaha AAA 16U, 6-1.

Kyle Kawamura was all over the ice for Omaha AAA 16U, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Kawamura scored 3:33 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Omaha AAA 16U. Luke Suter picked up the assist.

Omaha AAA 16U forced Washington Little Capitals 16U's netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, ripping 53 shots and forcing 47 saves. Alec Coakley made 39 stops and Benjamin Calaman made eight. Omaha AAA 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Omaha AAA 16U additionally got points from Gabe Wahl, who also grabbed two goals and one assist and Austin Nault, who also had one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Omaha AAA 16U included Jackson Decker and Trevor Schroder, who scored one goal each. In addition, Omaha AAA 16U received assists from Kendrick Frost, who had two and Nicholas Doyle, Sam Renlund, and Coltan Wilkie, who contributed one each.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Washington Little Capitals 16U averages 2.4 goals allowed per game.

Todd Scott made 19 saves for Omaha AAA 16U on 20 shots. Omaha AAA 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Washington Little Capitals 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.