Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Esmark Stars 16U defeated Madison Capitols 16U in a shootout 3-2.

The shootout lasted for eight attempts between the teams. Madison Capitols 16U got a shootout goal from Conor Mikula. In addition to the clincher, Esmark Stars 16U got shootout goals from Jacob McClelland and Christian Gorscak.

Esmark Stars 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Esmark Stars 16U wound up below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game. Esmark Stars 16U's offense rang up 41 shots on Madison Capitols 16U's net.

Esmark Stars 16U was helped by Gorscak, who racked up one goal. Gorscak scored 2:08 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 16U. William Carr picked up the assist. Nicholas Carretta also scored for Esmark Stars 16U. In addition, Esmark Stars 16U received assists from Alex Singley, who had one.

Madison Capitols 16U was helped by Parker Storck, who had one goal. Storck scored 5:26 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Brady Bjork assisted on the tally. Madison Capitols 16U also got a goal from Matthew Jones as well. Other players who recorded assists for Madison Capitols 16U were Aaron Swanson, who had two.

Esmark Stars 16U's Jake Kucharski stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Esmark Stars 16U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. McLean Dorr made 38 saves for Madison Capitols 16U on 40 shots. Madison Capitols 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors and had no power play opportunities.