The U16s faced strong opponents from Thailand, Malaysia, and China. After winning 3 games and tying 1, the Cobra team's fate was down to the last game against Shanghai Feiyang Star who also held a lossless record.
In the championship game, Shanghai dominated and finished the first two periods up 1-0 in score and heavily outshooting the Cobras 19-3.
Then in the 3rd, the Cobras Powerplay line STEPPED UP when it mattered the most, executed a 5on3 set play, and # 47 Faigan scored from a point-shot with 03:57 remaining in the 3rd to tie the game. Then, just 54 seconds later, # 4 Stamp went coast-to-coast on the Powerplay controlled breakout and scored the GAME WINNING GOAL.
2-1 Win, with a 26-save performance by #59 Lilong.
Every match was a hard-fought battle, but the team showed focus, resilience, and spectacular teamwork.
Congratulations to # 59 Lilong Vann on winning Best Goalie and # 4 Stamp on winning Best Forward.
"I gave them the recipe, they cooked 👨🍳" - Coach Brandon
Congratulations champions.