Boston Advantage (MM) lost to Cleveland Barons (MM), 5-2.

Cleveland Barons (MM) stifled Boston Advantage (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Boston Advantage (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and BILL PALMER made 29 saves on 34 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Stuart Ilekys, who registered two goals. Ilekys scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 7:27 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Mitch Dicenso was put in the box for tripping. Beau Rossbach assisted on the tally. Ilekys' next tally on the power play made the score 4-1 Cleveland Barons (MM) with 8:33 left in the third period. Rossbach picked up the assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Tom Parron as well. Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) were Shawn Brennan, who had two and David Longaker and Chris Deprez, who each chipped in one.

Boston Advantage (MM) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 34 penalty minutes.

Boston Advantage (MM) was helped by Mike Fairbanks, who finished with one goal. Fairbanks scored 12:11 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Cleveland Barons (MM). Tyler Clegg provided the assist. Zach Phelps also scored for Boston Advantage (MM). More assists for Boston Advantage (MM) came via Will Golden, who had two.

Drew Vogler rejected 23 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Boston Advantage (MM) registered zero goals on four power play opportunities.