Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) made the score 3-0 on a goal by Carson Meyer at five seconds in the third period, and Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) got as close as 3-1 when Andrew Kluge scored 14:23 into the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s Grant Valentine was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 39 saves and let only one puck past him. Valentine managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.54 prior to the game.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s defense shut down Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s forwards for much of the game, and Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) got off only 11 shots during the contest.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was led by Jack Roslovic, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Roslovic scored 8:27 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Nicholas Schantz provided the assist. Trevor St-Jean also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) received assists from Zachary Tyson and Kole Sherwood, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) averages 4.3 goals per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was unable to stop Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

More assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) came via Mitch Fossier and Tyler Tate, who contributed one a piece.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Joseph Cruz rejected eight shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.