Michael Sauer lifted Cleveland Barons (MM) to a 5-1 victory with a hat trick against Belle Tire (MM).

Sauer notched his first tally 10:47 into the second period. He then added goals at 7:35 into the third and at 15:57 into the third.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s Andrew Lee was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Lee will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.94.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Belle Tire (MM) power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Belle Tire (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Luke Frawley made 36 saves on 41 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Zach Balodis, who also had one goal and one assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Austin Kamer as well. More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Max Rasberg, who had two and Kyle Siemers, Scott Donahue, Andrew Noel, Gordie Myer, and Chris Deprez, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (MM) could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Belle Tire (MM) puts an average of 3.7 pucks into the net per game. Belle Tire (MM)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Belle Tire (MM) averages 2.4 goals allowed per game.

Belle Tire (MM) was led by Alex Peck, who scored the team's only goal. Peck scored 7:01 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Brenden Dunning picked up the assist.

Cleveland Barons (MM) totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play. Cleveland Barons (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Grant Meyer was ejected from the game. Belle Tire (MM) ended with 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. For Belle Tire (MM), Thomas Luzynski was ejected from the game.