In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Cleveland Barons (MM) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM).

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Mason Yanchar at 10:47 of the third period.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Yanchar, who tallied one goal.

Cleveland Barons (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 41 shots on Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM)'s net.

Cleveland Barons (MM) also had goals scored by Casper Yonel and Grayson Cellio, who each put in one. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Sean Moore, Nathan Burke, Brendon Schultz, Eugene Bentley, Jacob Gaydos, and Garrett Meyer, who each chipped in one.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM) goalie Wes Deacon to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) was helped by Cory Schillo, who racked up one goal. Schillo scored 5:52 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Grant Cruikshank assisted on the tally. Kyle Joswiak also scored for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM). More assists for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) came via Hunter Larsen and Zach Metsa, who contributed one each.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s Deacon stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Connor Poczos made 38 saves for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) on 41 shots. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.