Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Minnesota Magicians American 16U defeated Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U in a shootout 4-3.

The two teams needed eight turns to complete the shootout. Minnesota Magicians American 16U's other shootout goal was scored by Payton Matsui.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U was ineffective while on the power play, as it was held to one goal off of nine man advantages. Minnesota Magicians American 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U was led by Matsui, who racked up one goal and one assist. Matsui scored 12:39 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Minnesota Magicians American 16U. Tyler Grimm assisted on the tally. Minnesota Magicians American 16U also had goals scored by Michael Buckingham and Jacob Wickham, who each put in one. More assists for Minnesota Magicians American 16U came via George Grannis and Joe Free, who contributed one each.

Team could not crack Minnesota Magicians American 16U's penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having nine opportunities to play with the man advantage. Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U finished with 34 penalty minutes.

Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U was helped by Remy Kesling, who had one goal. Kesling scored on the power play 6:11 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U had gained a power play chance when Caydon Meyer was whistled for abuse of officials. Austin Perdue picked up the assist. Others who scored for Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U included Aaron Brown and Chris Constable, who scored one goal each. In addition, Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U received assists from Ty Black, who had two.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U's Isiah Dilaura stopped 18 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Minnesota Magicians American 16U incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brayden Mullins rejected 15 shots on goal for Texas Jr. Brahmas 16U.