The Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over the Chicago Junior Bulldogs.

Stefan Horgas had one goal and two assists to lead Cleveland. Horgas scored 7:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland. Nick Balavich provided the assist.

The Jr. Lumberjacks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Cleveland's defense was surprisingly good. The Jr. Lumberjacks average 3.0 goals allowed per game. Cleveland kept Chicago's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joey Garapolo made 36 saves on 41 shots.

Cleveland additionally got points from Balavich, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Alex Buban also scored for Cleveland. Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland were Jared Johnson, who had two and Ben Urbas and Avery Huibregtse, who each chipped in one.

The Junior Bulldogs could not produce up to they normal offensive output. Chicago averages 4.3 goals per game.

Joseph Moza made 24 saves for the Jr. Lumberjacks on 24 shots. Cleveland incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. The Junior Bulldogs incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.