Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM).

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) was stymied by Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) netminder Blaine Brock, who stopped 34 shots during the victory. The solid play of Brock will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.0.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) was paced by Ryan Kuhn, who tallied one goal and one assist. Kuhn scored 12:10 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Michael Coyne picked up the assist.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) kept Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Halverson Brandon made 30 saves on 35 shots. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) averages 2.9 goals per contest.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) also got points from Nathan Sucese, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Carlos Ross also scored for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). More assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) came via Matthew Nuttle, who had two and Frank Hora and Nico Gonzalez, who contributed one a piece.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) forced Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) goalie Brock to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) was led by Lekosiotis Johnathan, who scored the team's only goal. Johnathan scored 8:56 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM).

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.