Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Cleveland Barons (MM).

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was paced by ANTHONY HORA, who had one goal. HORA scored on the power play 15:23 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) had gotten the advantage when Cleveland Barons (MM)'s Garrett Meyer was sent off for hooking. Adam Tretowicz assisted on the tally.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) surpassed its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Cleveland Barons (MM) to score on any of its five power plays. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) has scored at the pace of 3.8 goals per game during the current campaign. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in four goals.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) additionally got points from MATTHEW STANEK, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Tretowicz, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Michael Sciore, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also had goals scored by SEAN CONLEY and JEFF RYMARCZYK, who scored one goal each. More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) came via GRIFFIN LOUGHRAN, Christopher Perna, and Matthew Novo, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up eight minors and two majors for 36 minutes in penalty time. Cleveland Barons (MM) had been averaging 16.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Mason Yenchar, who scored the team's only goal. Yenchar scored 11:47 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Mike Tish picked up the assist.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s Shawn Schneider stopped 16 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and JAKE BALLAGH was ejected from the game. Sean Dickson rejected 22 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (MM).