In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) escaped with a 5-4 victory over Belle Tire (mm).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) gained the winning advantage on a goal by PAUL BRYER 15:53 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

BRYER had one goal and three assists to lead Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) forced Belle Tire (mm) goalie Ryan McInchak to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) averages 2.5 goals per game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) additionally got points from NICK GRANOWICZ, who also had one goal and one assist and Joey Kile, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) included CHRISTOPHER CAMERON and ANDREW ANDARY, who each put in one. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) came via ERIK NILSSON, who had one and Trevor Bishop, who had two.

Belle Tire (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Belle Tire (mm) wound up below its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. Belle Tire (mm) kept Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and ALEC ROYE made 32 saves on 36 shots.

Belle Tire (mm) was helped by Jake Transit, who finished with one goal. Transit scored 13:40 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Brenden Stanko picked up the assist. Belle Tire (mm) also got points from Stanko, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Belle Tire (mm) also had goals scored by Zachary Hart and Mac Welsher, who scored one goal each. In addition, Belle Tire (mm) received assists from Nolan Baldrica, who had two, Jack Studnicka, who had three, and Justin Freeman and Jake Young, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. McInchak recorded 34 saves for Belle Tire (mm). Belle Tire (mm) registered one goal on two power play opportunities.