Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) battled back to claim a 3-2 victory over Belle Tire (MM).

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) never led in the game until netting the game winner. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was down 2-0 after a goal by Belle Tire (MM)'s Hayden Winch at 2:42 in the first period. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Michael Sciore at 6:01 in the second period. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) scored the game winner at 10:03 in the second period on a goal by Sciore.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was paced by JARED MURRAY, who registered one goal.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Belle Tire (MM) to score on any of its three power plays.

Andrew Husted also scored for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) were Adam Tretowicz, JOE MARSZALEK, and JEFF RYMARCZYK, who contributed one each.

Belle Tire (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Belle Tire (MM) was helped by Rex Moe, who finished with one goal. Moe scored 1:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (MM). Jarrad Vroman assisted on the tally. In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Chris Conway, who had one and Chris Lutz, who had two.

Shawn Schneider made 26 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) on 28 shots. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Belle Tire (MM)'s Andrew Kormos stopped 19 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Belle Tire (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.