Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) on the way to a 3-2 win.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) made the score 2-0 on a goal by Gianni Evangelisti at 6:17 in the second period, and Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) got as close as 2-1 when Justin Stelzer scored 2:37 into the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was paced by Clay Han, who racked up one goal. Han scored 15:04 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Timmy Thurnau assisted on the tally.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 15:49 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had been averaging 11.0 minutes in penalties per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) power plays.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Evangelisti, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Charlie Gerard as well. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Keifer Sherwood, who had one and Charlie Reed, who had two.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 20.0 minutes per game Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) had been spending in the box.

Joshua Victor also scored for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) were Troy Sutherland, who had one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Henry Dill stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) registered one goal on three power play opportunities. For Ohio Blue Jackets (MM), Reed was ejected from the game. Jack Zuckerman made 22 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) on 25 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Trent Cowieson was ejected from the game.