Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) gutted out a close 3-2 win against Cleveland Barons (MM).

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

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) was led by Battista, who had one goal and one assist. Battista scored on the power play 11:22 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Nathan Sucese provided the assist.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) additionally got points from Sucese, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) also got a goal from Nick Matos as well. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) were Ryan Kuhn and Joshua Gabriel, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense operated below it season average. Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 4.2 goals per game. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Lee made 36 saves on 38 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Stuart Ilekys, who grabbed one goal. Ilekys scored 15:52 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Sal Filice picked up the assist. Grant Meyer also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Matt Rudin and Max Reisinger, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Drew Vogler recorded 27 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.