The Springfield Jr. Blues tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the Johnstown Tomahawks held on for a 6-5 victory.

A goal by Brandon Reinholz put Johnstown up 6-4 in the third period, but Springfield pulled to within one on Igor Vladykovskii's tally 17:21 into the third period.

Reinholz had two goals and one assist to lead the Tomahawks. Reinholz scored the first of his two goals at 13:27 into the third period to make the score 5-4 Johnstown. Brady Bender provided the assist. Reinholz's next tally made the score Johnstown with 3:21 left in the third period. Matthew Meier picked up the assist.

With 29 shots on target during the contest, Johnstown exceeded the 21.9 shots it averages per game this year. The Tomahawks found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Johnstown averages 2.8 goals per contest. The Tomahawks struggled on the penalty kill, allowing the Jr. Blues to score two power play goals on three chances.

Johnstown additionally got points from Meier, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Omar Mullan, who also had one goal and one assist, and Shane Bednard, who also registered one goal and one assist. Johnstown also got a goal from Garrison Sanipass as well. More assists for Johnstown came via Mitch Hall, Josh Bowes, and Trevor Recktenwald, who contributed one a piece.

Springfield stifled Johnstown's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Jr. Blues outdid their season average for goals scored. Springfield averages 2.8 goals per game. The 31 shots that the Jr. Blues put on net surpassed Springfield's average of 22.3 shots per game this season.

The Jr. Blues were helped by Michael Mylchreest, who tallied one goal. Mylchreest scored on the power play 2:54 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Springfield. Springfield had taken the advantage when the Tomahawks' Meier got sent off for slashing. Max Kalter assisted on the tally. Springfield also got points from Davis Dekorte, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mike Severson also scored for Springfield. Other players who recorded assists for Springfield were Nik Dotolo, Nick Belger, William Scherer, Joshua Lammon, and Alex Baskakov, who each chipped in one.

Alex Okicki made 26 saves for Johnstown on 31 shots. The Tomahawks incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Sandro Aeschlimann rejected 23 shots on goal for the Jr. Blues. Springfield incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.