Stuart Ilekys netted a hat trick to lead Cleveland Barons (MM) over Washington Little Capitals (MM), 8-2.

Ilekys got on the scoresheet 11:40 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:00 into the first and at 13:42 into the third.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Washington Little Capitals (MM) to score on any of its four power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) forced Washington Little Capitals (MM) goalie Tyler Hough to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 4.4 goals per contest.

Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Max Reisinger, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Beau Rossbach, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Cleveland Barons (MM) included Micheal Eade, who had one and Chris Deprez, who had two. More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Austin Kamer, who had two, Tom Parron, who had three, Nick Magyar, who had four, and Trey Bradley and Zach Balodis, who contributed one a piece.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Washington Little Capitals (MM) ended up below its season average of 9.0 penalty minutes per game.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) was helped by Bryan Valancy, who grabbed one goal. Valancy scored 56 seconds into the second period to make the score 4-2 Cleveland Barons (MM). Josh Smith picked up the assist. Zach Lynes also scored for Washington Little Capitals (MM). In addition, Washington Little Capitals (MM) received assists from Christopher Javens and Christian Meike, who contributed one a piece.

Drew Vogler recorded 27 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tyler Hough made 33 saves for Washington Little Capitals (MM) on 41 shots.