Ryan Meure netted a hat trick to lead San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) over Cleveland Barons (MM), 7-4.

Meure's first goal came 5:49 into the second period. He then added goals at 14:29 into the second and at 6:39 into the third.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Cleveland Barons (MM) power plays. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM) goalie Wes Deacon to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) averages 3.3 goals per contest.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) also got points from Tyler Buchanan, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Kyle Moore, who also registered two goals and one assist, and Eric Pinsky, who also tallied one goal and two assists. More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) came via Mikhail Ekchenguer, who had two and Greyson North, Mark Gaynor, Tyler Nelson, Cameron Ward, Dante DiNapoli, and Alexander Beckert, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 47 shots on San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM)'s net.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Mike Tish, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Tish scored 12:03 into the second period to make the score 4-2 San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM). Jacob Gaydos picked up the assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also had goals scored by Casper Yonel, Josh Norman, and Garrett Meyer, who each put in one. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Mason Yanchar, who had one.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM)'s Morgan Kelly stopped 43 shots out of the 47 that he faced. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Deacon rejected 35 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.