Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U gutted out a close 3-2 win against Esmark Stars 16U.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Ethan Prout secured the win for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U with a goal in the third period.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U was led by Prout, who finished with one goal. Prout scored 10:38 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U. Nathan Hodges provided the assist.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Others who scored for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U included Adam Millar and Jack Millar, who each put in one. In addition, Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U received assists from Jacob Marti, who had one.

Esmark Stars 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U to score on any of its four power plays.

Esmark Stars 16U was helped by William Rapone, who grabbed one goal. Rapone scored on the power play 1:23 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Esmark Stars 16U had gotten the advantage when Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U's Kevin Ness was sent off for tripping. Samual Hrabcak assisted on the tally. Esmark Stars 16U also got a goal from Jacob McClelland as well. More assists for Esmark Stars 16U came via Sean Traynor and Christian Gorscak, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Miller made 21 saves for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U on 23 shots. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U ended with 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Nikita Krivokrasov was ejected from the game. Jake Kucharski recorded 17 saves for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.