The Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks and the Three Rivers Vengeance were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Cleveland made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Cameron Dimmitt's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

The Jr. Lumberjacks were sparked by Dimmitt, who racked up one goal. Dimmitt scored on the power play 11:34 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Cleveland. Cleveland had taken the advantage when Three Rivers' Michael Straub got sent off for interference. Fred West assisted on the tally.

Cleveland additionally got points from West, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mike Palasics also scored for Cleveland. More assists for Cleveland came via Scott Cuthrell, Bo Zinner, Kyle DeVault, and Jake Roeper, who contributed one a piece.

The Vengeance were helped by Tom Diffendal, who had one goal. Diffendal scored on the power play 1:34 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Three Rivers. Three Rivers had gotten the advantage when the Jr. Lumberjacks' Pat Smith was sent off for interference. Alex Berardinelli picked up the assist. Three Rivers also got a goal from Tyler Stockwell as well. In addition, Three Rivers received assists from Tyler Berry, Chase Leonelli, and Nico Vecchio, who each chipped in one.

David Heflin recorded 22 saves for Cleveland. The Jr. Lumberjacks incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. The Vengeance's Tyler Stepke stopped 27 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Three Rivers incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.