Cleveland Barons (MM) gutted out a close 5-3 win against Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Grant Meyer 8:23 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Meyer was all over the ice for Cleveland Barons (MM), as he racked up two goals in the win.

Cleveland Barons (MM) forced Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) goalie Andrew Shortridge to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Nick Magyar, who also had one goal and one assist and Shawn Brennan, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Chris Deprez also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) were Beau Rossbach, who had one, Joe Immormino, who had three, and Scott Donahue and Trey Bradley, who each chipped in two.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) kept Cleveland Barons (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Drew Vogler made 34 saves on 37 shots.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) was helped by Aaron Bland, who grabbed one goal. Bland scored 6:05 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Clay Cross provided the assist. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Stetson Dircks as well.

Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Shortridge rejected 35 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.