Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) and Cleveland Barons (MM) were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Lekosiotis Johnathan's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Vinny Post was all over the ice for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM), as he finished with two goals in the win. Post scored at 8:41 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) and again while 15:55 into the third to make the score 4-2 Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM).

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) kept Cleveland Barons (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Drew Vogler made 30 saves on 34 shots.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) also got points from Johnathan, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Cochran Joel, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) were Alex Johnston, Michael Aukskalnis, Giordano Joe, Tomlak Brady, and Jared Pardoski, who contributed one a piece.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) to score on any of its three power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense operated below it season average. Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 4.1 goals per game. The defensemen of Cleveland Barons (MM) were also effective in Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s zone, and came away with two goals.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Joe Immormino, who registered one goal. Immormino scored 14:46 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM). Max Reisinger provided the assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Tom Parron as well. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Nick Magyar and Shawn Brennan, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s Halverson Brandon stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.