The game between St. Louis Selects 16U and Pursuit of Excellence 16U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end St. Louis Selects 16U emerged with a 3-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Joshua Boyer's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

St. Louis Selects 16U's penalty kill excelled, as St. Louis Selects 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

St. Louis Selects 16U was sparked by Boyer, who racked up one goal. Boyer scored 15:34 into the third period to make the score 3-2 St. Louis Selects 16U. Cole Cutler picked up the assist.

St. Louis Selects 16U stifled Pursuit of Excellence 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pursuit of Excellence 16U was unable to stop St. Louis Selects 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and St. Louis Selects 16U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. St. Louis Selects 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

St. Louis Selects 16U also got points from Cutler, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Jared Westcott also scored for St. Louis Selects 16U. Other players who recorded assists for St. Louis Selects 16U were John Koester, Daniel Barry, and Thomas Horak, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was led by Chase Sakic, who finished with two goals. Sakic scored the first of his two goals at 7:50 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Dylan Hilman assisted on the tally. Sakic's next tally made the score 2-2 with 6:00 left in the third period. Brandon Rowley picked up the assist.

Kyle McClellan rejected 21 shots on goal for St. Louis Selects 16U. St. Louis Selects 16U registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Noah Desouza made 28 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 16U on 31 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 16U incurred 42 minutes in penalty time with six minors. For Pursuit of Excellence 16U, Nolan Dawson was ejected from the game.