Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Cleveland Barons (MM) defeated Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) in a shootout 2-1 (1-0 SO).

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by goalie Henry Johnson, who finished with 34 saves while allowing one goal. Johnson managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.45 prior to the game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Cleveland Barons (MM) finished below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Nikita Babintsev made 31 saves on 33 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Gordie Harwood, who racked up one goal. Harwood scored 11:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (MM). Austin Krosky picked up the assist. More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Frankie Pernsteiner, who had one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stifled Cleveland Barons (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM) goalie Johnson to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was led by Coale Norris, who scored the team's only goal. Norris scored 14:26 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Austin Levering assisted on the tally.

Cleveland Barons (MM) registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.