Joey Kile had two goals to lead Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) to a 3-1 victory over Cleveland Barons (mm).

Kile scored at 1:19 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while 14:05 into the second to make the score 3-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was led by goalie Nikita Babintsev, who finished with 36 saves while allowing one goal. Babintsev certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.53 entering the contest.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing 10 power plays.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) stifled Cleveland Barons (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) kept Cleveland Barons (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Michael Carr made 40 saves on 43 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) finished with 48 penalty minutes.

Ben Mansky also scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) received assists from Danny DiGrande, who had two and Michael Underwood, William Lockwood, Carter Woolley, and Lema Muradov, who contributed one a piece.

Cleveland Barons (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Cleveland Barons (mm) forced Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) goalie Babintsev to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was led by TIMOTHY GETTINGER, who scored the team's only goal. GETTINGER scored 12:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (mm). ANDREW QUETELL provided the assist.

For Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm), Alex Potter was ejected from the game.