Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Arizona Bobcats 16U held on for a 2-1 victory.

A goal by James Stagg put Arizona Bobcats 16U up 2-0 in the third period, but Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U pulled to within one on Sean Gambone's tally 9:48 into the third period.

Arizona Bobcats 16U was led by Stagg, who had one goal. Stagg scored 2:45 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Arizona Bobcats 16U. Zachary Canaan provided the assist.

Arizona Bobcats 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Arizona Bobcats 16U also got points from Canaan, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Arizona Bobcats 16U received assists from Noah Duke, Kaid Oliver, and Jonas Edwards, who each chipped in one.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Arizona Bobcats 16U power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U were Kevin Ness and Hunter Peratt, who contributed one each.

Riley Morgan rejected 18 shots on goal for Arizona Bobcats 16U. Arizona Bobcats 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Francisco Clark Silva made 22 saves for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U on 24 shots. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.