Behind a great game by Shawn Brennan, who had one goal and two assists, Cleveland Barons (MM) defeated Belle Tire (MM), 8-4.

Brennan beat Aaron Alkema with a shot 5:38 into the second period on the power play to make the score 3-2 Belle Tire (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Nate Richards was put in the box for slashing. Grant Meyer picked up the assist. Brennan dished an assist on Stuart Ilekys' goal that made the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (MM) at 2:50 into the first period. He added another helper on Trey Bradley's goal that made the score 6-4 Cleveland Barons (MM) at 1:53 into the third period.

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)'s goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 5.0 goals per contest.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Bradley, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Matt Rudin, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Ilekys, who also tallied two goals and one assist. Max Reisinger also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Joe Immormino, who had one.

Belle Tire (MM)'s offense rang up 42 shots on Cleveland Barons (MM)'s net.

Belle Tire (MM) was helped by Joey Palumbo, who registered one goal. Palumbo scored on the power play 12:16 into the first period to make the score 1-1. A holding penalty on Sal Filice had put Belle Tire (MM) on the power play. Forest Donovan provided the assist. Belle Tire (MM) also got a goal from Sly Sutter as well. Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (MM) were Cameron Cooper, Andrew Yatskis, Jasen Fernsler, Luke Bennett, Mike Maiden, and Lucas Linville, who each chipped in one.

Drew Vogler recorded 38 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Belle Tire (MM)'s Alkema stopped 30 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Belle Tire (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.