Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) almost clawed its way back from a five-goal deficit, but Belle Tire (mm) managed to pull out a 6-4 win in the end.

Belle Tire (mm) led by five goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Belle Tire (mm)'s Jon Sanderson scored at 10:19 in the second period to put Belle Tire (mm) up 5-0.

Belle Tire (mm) forced Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s goaltenders to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots and forcing 38 saves. Shawn Schneider made 17 stops and ALEX CAMARRE made 21. Belle Tire (mm) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Belle Tire (mm) averages 3.8 goals per contest. Belle Tire (mm) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Belle Tire (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 40 minutes in penalties during the game.

Belle Tire (mm) was led by Brenden Stanko, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Stanko scored 5:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (mm). Jack Studnicka assisted on the tally. Belle Tire (mm) additionally got points from Nolan Baldrica, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Belle Tire (mm) also had goals scored by Zachary Hart, John Sladic, and Jake Transit, who each put in one. More assists for Belle Tire (mm) came via Jake Crespi, who had two and Ary Batra and Brandon Kruse, who contributed one each.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 13.0 minutes per game Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) had been spending in the box. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s offense rang up 37 shots on Belle Tire (mm)'s net. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) is averaging 2.1 goals against for the season.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) was led by GRIFFIN LOUGHRAN, who had one goal and two assists. LOUGHRAN scored 7:08 into the third period to make the score 5-2 Belle Tire (mm). JAKE BALLAGH picked up the assist. Others who scored for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) included Nicholas Alfieri, TREVOR PRAY, and TYLER ELDRIDGE, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) were ZACHARY WAGNER, who had one.

Ryan McInchak made 33 saves for Belle Tire (mm) on 37 shots. Belle Tire (mm) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) registered one goal on four power play opportunities.