Cleveland Barons (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) held on for a 4-3 victory.

Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) made the score 4-2 on a goal by Ryan Williams at 15:02 in the second period, and Cleveland Barons (MM) got as close as 4-3 when Sal Filice scored 4:16 into the third period.

Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) was led by Williams, who finished with one goal.

Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) also got a goal from Jesse Abarca as well. In addition, Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) received assists from Andrew Romano, Eric Carreras, and Brendan Jaquay, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) forced Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) goalie Breandan Colgan to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Chris Deprez, who had one goal. Deprez scored 7:56 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Scott Donahue picked up the assist. Matt Rudin also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Stuart Ilekys and Austin Kamer, who contributed one a piece.

Colgan recorded 29 saves for Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM). Philadelphia Jr Flyers (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Drew Vogler made 19 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 23 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.