Cleveland Barons (MM) and Dallas Stars (MM) were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Cleveland Barons (MM) made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Grant Meyer at 16:40 of the third period.

In the losing effort, Dallas Stars (MM) was sparked by Drew Gannon, who registered two goals. Gannon scored the first of his two goals at 16:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Dallas Stars (MM). Connor Chambers assisted on the tally. Gannon's next tally made the score 2-1 Dallas Stars (MM) with 14:42 left in the third period. Caleb Thompson picked up the assist.

In a losing effort, Dallas Stars (MM) was paced by Gannon, who tallied two goals.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Dallas Stars (MM) power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Dallas Stars (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Jacob Nehama made 29 saves on 32 shots.

Scott Donahue also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Shawn Brennan, who had one, Max Reisinger, who had two, and Nick Magyar, who had three.

More assists for Dallas Stars (MM) came via Blake Gober and Chad Guderian, who each chipped in one.

Drew Vogler recorded 25 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Dallas Stars (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.