In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) escaped with a 5-4 victory over Belle Tire (mm).

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and ANDREW ANDARY's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was led by ANDARY, who grabbed one goal and one assist. ANDARY scored 17:48 into the third period to make the score 5-4 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Drew Hunter assisted on the tally.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) additionally got points from Cannon Green, who also had one goal and one assist, CHRISTOPHER CAMERON, who also racked up one goal and one assist, CONNOR SCAHILL, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Hunter Carrick, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) received assists from PAUL BRYER, who had one and Chase Pletzke, who had two.

Belle Tire (mm) was helped by Trever Locklear, who had one goal. Locklear scored on the power play 12:19 into the third period to make the score 4-4. Belle Tire (mm) had taken the advantage when Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s Jon Sanderson got sent off for holding. Barrett Bishop provided the assist. Belle Tire (mm) also had goals scored by Nathan Skulley, Nolan Baldrica, and Kieran Ogle, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (mm) were Matthew Davis, Blake Kryska, Brenden Stanko, and Brandon Kruse, who each chipped in one.

Drew DeRidder rejected 20 shots on goal for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Dominic Barton recorded 21 saves for Belle Tire (mm). Belle Tire (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.