The Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-3 win over the Three Rivers Vengeance.

Dallas Szustak was a peerless playmaker for Cleveland, as he dished out three to beat Three Rivers,.

The Jr. Lumberjacks made the Vengeance's goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, getting 42 shots and forcing 35 saves. Matthew Erlichman made 16 stops and Tyler Stepke made 19. Cleveland's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Three Rivers power plays. The Jr. Lumberjacks outdid their season average for goals scored. Cleveland has scored at the pace of 4.7 goals per game during the current campaign. The Jr. Lumberjacks' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Cleveland additionally got points from Kyle Gonzalez, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Scott Cuthrell, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Andrew Sprouse, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Andrew Mitch, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Cleveland included Dominic Valencia, who had one and Mike Palasics, who had two. In addition, Cleveland received assists from Cameron Dimmitt, who had three and Louis Sawchik and Zach Seither, who contributed two a piece.

David Heflin rejected 24 shots on goal for Cleveland. The Jr. Lumberjacks incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Three Rivers incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.