Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Cleveland Barons (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Colin Price put Cleveland Barons (mm) up 4-2 in the third period, but Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) pulled to within one on Brady Smith's tally 9:23 into the third period.

Price had a great game for Cleveland Barons (mm), netting two goals.

Cleveland Barons (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) power plays. Cleveland Barons (mm) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) goalie Aaron Dickstein to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

Cleveland Barons (mm) additionally got points from Henry Frontini, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Michael Patrick Norman, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from Ricky Boysen, Leo Frontini, and Donny Dickens, who contributed one each.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) stifled Cleveland Barons (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) included Beau Fixari and Elliot Burgin, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) were Alex Halupnik, who had two and Trevor Marcinick and John Mowat, who each chipped in one.

Jackson Polish made 17 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 20 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play. Cleveland Barons (mm) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Drew Magyar was ejected from the game. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s Dickstein stopped 41 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.