ERIK NILSSON scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) held off the challenges of Dallas Stars Elite (mm) in a tough 3-1 win.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) took over the lead for good with a goal by NILSSON at 9:57 in the first period. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) had gotten the advantage when Dallas Stars Elite (mm)'s Reed Robinson was sent off for tripping. Jonathan McDonald picked up the assist.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was sparked by HUGH ANDERSON, who had one goal. ANDERSON scored 6:30 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Drew Hunter provided the assist.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) wound up below its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) also got a goal from PAUL BRYER as well. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) were Joshua Norris, who had two and RYAN CULLEN and Dylan Strahan, who contributed one each.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm)'s offense was handcuffed by Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s defensive play, and Dallas Stars Elite (mm) managed only 13 shots on goal during the game.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) was led by Will Stromp, who scored the team's only goal. Stromp scored 11:25 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Joseph Berg picked up the assist.

ALEC ROYE recorded 12 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Dallas Stars Elite (mm)'s Ryan Keane stopped 20 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Dallas Stars Elite (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.