Meijer AAA 16U relied on the scoring touch of Caleb Nieporte, who netted two goals, to beat Madison Capitols 16U, 5-2.

Nieporte found the back of the net 9:13 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Meijer AAA 16U and again while on the power play 11:14 into the second to make the score 3-1 Meijer AAA 16U.

Meijer AAA 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 26 penalty minutes.

Meijer AAA 16U's offense rang up 32 shots on Madison Capitols 16U's net. Meijer AAA 16U found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Meijer AAA 16U averages 2.6 goals per game.

Others who scored for Meijer AAA 16U included Sam Millman, Cam Lindsay, and Camden Odegard, who scored one goal each. In addition, Meijer AAA 16U received assists from Max Hendrickson, who had two and Jack Wood, Brett Postula, Dominic Perrone, and Rayce Jacobs, who contributed one each.

Madison Capitols 16U was helped by Conor Mikula, who grabbed one goal. Mikula scored 4:45 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Madison Capitols 16U. Kyle Schott picked up the assist. Jack Michels also scored for Madison Capitols 16U.

CJ Hapward recorded 23 saves for Meijer AAA 16U. Meijer AAA 16U registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Nathan Reid made 27 saves for Madison Capitols 16U on 31 shots. Madison Capitols 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.