Belle Tire (mm) gutted out a close 5-4 win against Ohio Blue Jackets (mm).

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Nolan Baldrica at 16:09 of the third period.

Brenden Stanko was all over the ice for Belle Tire (mm), as he had two goals in the win. Stanko found the back of the net 8:48 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (mm) and again while 16:04 into the first to make the score 2-2.

Belle Tire (mm) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) goalie Eric Dop to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

Belle Tire (mm) also got points from John Sladic, who also registered one goal and one assist. Jake Transit also scored for Belle Tire (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (mm) were Ary Batra, Logan Cockerill, Jon Sanderson, Brandon Kruse, Jake Crespi, and Jake Young, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was led by Chase Gresock, who racked up three goals. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) also got a goal from Brett Reed as well. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) received assists from Connor Pooley, who had two and Luke Farthing, Justin Richards, and Elliot Burgin, who contributed one each.

Alex Mosquera rejected 20 shots on goal for Belle Tire (mm). Belle Tire (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. For Belle Tire (mm), Mack Hastings was ejected from the game. Eric Dop made 40 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) on 45 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.