Chicago Fury (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) made the score 2-0 on a goal by Dylan Strahan at 13:33 in the second period, and Chicago Fury (mm) got as close as 2-1 when JEFFREY LOSURDO scored 15:09 into the third period.

Chicago Fury (mm) was stymied by Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s netminder ALEC ROYE, who stopped 32 shots during the victory. ROYE certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.96 entering the contest.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was sparked by Strahan, who registered one goal.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s offense rang up 31 shots on Chicago Fury (mm)'s net.

Giovanni Carabelli also scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) received assists from ANDREW ANDARY, Carson Nichols, and RYAN CULLEN, who contributed one each.

Chicago Fury (mm) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Chicago Fury (mm) averages 3.5 goals per game. Chicago Fury (mm) forced Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) goalie ROYE to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

More assists for Chicago Fury (mm) came via BRENDAN AIRD, who had one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. VINNIE PURPURA made 29 saves for Chicago Fury (mm) on 31 shots. Chicago Fury (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.