Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Cleveland Barons (MM) on the way to a 3-1 win.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) made the score 3-0 on a goal by Coale Norris at 7:01 in the third period, and Cleveland Barons (MM) got as close as 3-1 when Corbin Foppe scored 11:35 into the third period.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s Nikita Babintsev was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 27 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Babintsev will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.07.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM) goalie Anthony Yamnitsky to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was helped by Michael Underwood, who registered one goal. Underwood scored 17:31 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Brendon Michaelian picked up the assist. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also got points from Ben Mansky, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) received assists from Daniel Clark and Matthew Acciaioli, who each chipped in one.

More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Scott Donahue and Ryder Schwamm, who contributed one each.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Anthony Yamnitsky made 29 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 32 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.