Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Belle Tire (MM) on the way to a 3-2 win.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) made the score 3-1 on a goal by Brock James at 8:50 in the third period, and Belle Tire (MM) got as close as 3-2 when Justin Metropoulos scored 17:24 into the third period.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 38 penalty minutes.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stifled Belle Tire (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also had goals scored by Daniel Clark and Dalton Messina, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) were Austin Levering, who had two and Carter Woolley and Matthew Acciaioli, who contributed one each.

Belle Tire (MM)'s penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. Belle Tire (MM) had been averaging 15.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Dean Hewines also scored for Belle Tire (MM). More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Patrick OConnor and Chris Lutz, who each chipped in one.

Nikita Babintsev made 27 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) on 29 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Roman Malkov recorded 21 saves for Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) registered zero goals on seven power play opportunities.