Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Minnesota Magicians American 16U held on for a 5-3 victory.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U took a 5-2 lead during the second period, only to have Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U storm back on a Dawson Tritt goal 6:58 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Jackson Jutting had two goals and one assist to lead Minnesota Magicians American 16U. Jutting scored the first of his two goals at 13:54 into the first period to make the score 1-1. George Grannis assisted on the tally. Jutting's next tally made the score 2-2 with 16:15 left in the second period.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U stifled Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Minnesota Magicians American 16U kept Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jason Pichette made 39 saves on 44 shots.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U additionally got points from Joe Free, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Minnesota Magicians American 16U also had goals scored by Evan Shoemaker and Payton Matsui, who each put in one. More assists for Minnesota Magicians American 16U came via Jackson Suchy, who had one.

Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U forced Minnesota Magicians American 16U goalie Andy Beran to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U was led by Gabe Kwiatkowski, who registered one goal and one assist. Kwiatkowski scored 2:24 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U. Jakob Stevneson picked up the assist. Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U also got points from Dawson Butt, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U received assists from Conall Muldoon, who had one.

Andy Beran made 32 saves for Minnesota Magicians American 16U on 35 shots. Minnesota Magicians American 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.