Behind a great game by Dennis Yan, who had four goals and one assist, Belle Tire (MM) defeated Cleveland Barons (MM), 8-3.

Yan got on the scoresheet 3:31 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:24 into the second, at 9:14 into the second, and at 11:38 into the third.

Belle Tire (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM)'s netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, getting 45 shots and forcing 37 saves. Drew Vogler made 14 stops and Eric Hancock made 23. Belle Tire (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. Belle Tire (MM) averages 5.6 goals per game.

Belle Tire (MM) also got points from Sly Sutter, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Zach Felser, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Luke Bennett, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Belle Tire (MM) also got a goal from Kyle Shreve as well. In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Jasen Fernsler, who had two, Matheson Iacopelli, who had four, and Cameron Cooper, Andrew Yatskis, Jalen Chatfield, and Logan Lambdin, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (MM) was unable to stop Cleveland Barons (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Cleveland Barons (MM) eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Max Reisinger, who registered two goals. Reisinger scored the first of his two goals at 8:47 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Belle Tire (MM). Trey Bradley provided the assist. Reisinger's next tally made the score 5-3 Belle Tire (MM) with 7:45 left in the second period. Bradley assisted on the tally. Nick Magyar also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Tom Parron, Grant Meyer, Sal Filice, and Austin Kamer, who each chipped in one.

Brad Hawayek recorded 35 saves for Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.