Belle Tire (MM) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

A goal by Joseph Drabin put Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) up 5-2 in the second period, but Belle Tire (MM) pulled to within two on Lucas Linville's tally 14:40 into the third period.

Drabin was all over the ice for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM), as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Drabin scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 8:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) had taken the advantage when Belle Tire (MM)'s Joey Palumbo got sent off for cross checking. Michael Coyne assisted on the tally. Drabin's next tally on the power play made the score Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) with 13:07 left in the second period. Ryan Cook picked up the assist.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) forced Belle Tire (MM) goalie Brad Hawayek to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) averages 2.7 goals per game.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) also got points from Ryan Kuhn, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Joshua Gabriel, who also had one goal and one assist. Justin Simonelli also scored for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) were Matthew Nuttle, Brandon Schrader, and Donnie Battista, who each chipped in one.

Belle Tire (MM)'s offense rang up 38 shots on Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s net.

More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Nate Richards, Cameron Cooper, Sly Sutter, Matheson Iacopelli, Luke Bennett, and Max Rasburg, who contributed one a piece.

Blaine Brock rejected 35 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brad Hawayek made 29 saves for Belle Tire (MM) on 34 shots. Belle Tire (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.