Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Thunder AAA Hockey (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Grant Valentine was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 35 saves and let only one puck past him. Valentine managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.04 prior to the game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Marshal King, who tallied one goal. King scored 10:06 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Trevor St-Jean picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) stifled Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) included Mitchell Perrault, Joe Urbanic, and Zachary Tyson, who each put in one. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Brendan Demler, Nicholas Jenny, Carson Meyer, Jack Hale, Walker Sommer, and Brock Rumbaugh, who contributed one each.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) averages 3.5 goals per game. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s offense rang up 36 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s JEREMY WIK stopped 25 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.