Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) survived a determined comeback attempt by Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Eric Benshadle put Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) up 4-2 in the third period, but Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) pulled to within one on Thomas Luzynski's tally 17:25 into the third period.

Matthew Damico had a great game for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm), netting two goals. Damico scored at 7:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) and again while 13:20 into the first to make the score 2-0 Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm).

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) power plays. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) also got a goal from Ryan Hornberger as well. More assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) came via Joshua Biasillo, who had two and Owen Green and Eric Szczecinski, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) was helped by David Markey, who had one goal. Markey scored 15:54 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm). David Tomasek picked up the assist. Jacob Pierce also scored for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm). In addition, Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) received assists from Ethan Sarfati, who had two.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s Matthew Blattenberger stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. David Ovsjannikov made 23 saves for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) on 27 shots. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.