Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) beat Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM), 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) took over the lead for good with a goal by Matthew Riehl at 17:59 in the first period. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Andrew Robinson was put in the box for cross checking. Nick Swift picked up the assist.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 32 penalty minutes.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was sparked by Riehl, who had one goal.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) power plays.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also got a goal from George Chitava as well. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) came via Anthony Scarsella and James Harten, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) had been averaging 12.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Michael Tilford made 18 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) on 18 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. Blaine Brock rejected 27 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM).