Cleveland Barons (MM) gutted out a close 3-2 win against Belle Tire (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Cole Essig 14:48 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Cleveland Barons (MM) gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was paced by Essig, who racked up one goal.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Gordie Harwood, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Bryan Moore as well. Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) were Corbin Foppe, who had two and Croix Evingson and Jordan Rose, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was unable to stop Belle Tire (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Belle Tire (MM) eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Belle Tire (MM) was helped by Justin Metropoulos, who had one goal. Metropoulos scored 10:07 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Trevor Coykendall provided the assist. Jonathan Waring also scored for Belle Tire (MM). In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Austin Linville, who had one.

Anthony Yamnitsky made 37 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 39 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Roman Malkov rejected 15 shots on goal for Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.