Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) survived a determined comeback attempt by Cleveland Barons (mm) on the way to a 4-3 win.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) made the score 4-1 on a goal by NICK GRANOWICZ at 2:40 in the third period, and Cleveland Barons (mm) got as close as 4-3 when JOSH NORMAN scored 12:57 into the third period.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was unable to stop Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was helped by RYAN CULLEN, who racked up one goal. CULLEN scored 1:12 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). ANDREW ANDARY picked up the assist. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) also got points from GRANOWICZ, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) included JOEY CASSETTI and Drew Hunter, who scored one goal each. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) came via CONNOR SCAHILL, who had two and ADAM GOODSIR, ROURKE RUSSELL, Jonathan McDonald, and Joey Kile, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was helped by STEVEN IPRI, who tallied one goal. IPRI scored on the power play 15:27 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Cleveland Barons (mm) had gotten the advantage when Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s ERIK NILSSON was sent off for slashing. JUSTIN WELLS assisted on the tally. Cleveland Barons (mm) additionally got points from CASPER YONEL, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from HENRY FRONTINI and MICHAEL CARR, who contributed one each.

BRIAN GEORGE made 23 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) on 26 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. CARR rejected 38 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (mm). Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.