Cleveland Barons (mm) survived a determined comeback attempt by Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) on the way to a 2-1 win.

A goal by Gordie Harwood put Cleveland Barons (mm) up 2-0 in the second period, but Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) pulled to within one on Dmitri Litvinov's tally 8:42 into the third period.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was led by Harwood, who grabbed one goal. Harwood scored on the power play 17:50 into the second period to make the score Cleveland Barons (mm). Cleveland Barons (mm) had taken the advantage when Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm)'s Austin Doyle got sent off for tripping. Gordie Myer assisted on the tally.

Cleveland Barons (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Brenden Dunning also scored for Cleveland Barons (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (mm) were Brandin Fusaro, who had one.

More assists for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) came via Michael Buttler, who had one.

Cleveland Barons (mm)'s Jimmie Thomas stopped 21 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Kevin Oshea made 26 saves for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) on 28 shots. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.