Kevin Fees scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Cleveland Barons (mm) held off the challenges of Chicago Fury (mm) in a tough 3-1 win.

Fees provided Cleveland Barons (mm) with the game-winning tally when he scored 12:59 into the the first period. ANDREW QUETELL picked up the assist.

Fees had a great game for Cleveland Barons (mm), netting two goals.

Cleveland Barons (mm) also got a goal from TIMOTHY GETTINGER as well. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from AJ RIGSBY and GUEORGUI FEDUOLOV, who each chipped in one.

Chicago Fury (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Chicago Fury (mm) was led by BRENDAN AIRD, who scored the team's only goal. AIRD scored on the power play 8:39 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Chicago Fury (mm) had gained a power play chance when JACOB GAYDOS was whistled for interference. TRAVIS SCHNEIDER assisted on the tally.

ADAM SCHEEL recorded 23 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm). Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. VINNIE PURPURA made 18 saves for Chicago Fury (mm) on 20 shots. Chicago Fury (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.