Mike Maiden gave Belle Tire (MM) a 4-3 (OT) victory over Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) when he scored 2:26 into the extra period.

Although Belle Tire (MM) was up by as many as three goals in the second period, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) got to within 3-2 on a power play goal by Jalen Smerek at 1:49 in the third period.

Belle Tire (MM) got the win behind a great game by Maiden, who had two goals and one assist. Maiden scored the first of his two goals short handed at 5:32 into the second period to make the score 3-0 Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) found itself down a man on Cooper Leitch's cross checking. Steven Merl provided the assist. Maiden's next tally short handed made the score 4-3 Belle Tire (MM) with 17:34 left in overtime. Jordan Severo picked up the assist.

Belle Tire (MM) forced Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) goalie Michael Tilford to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Belle Tire (MM) also got a goal from Jalen Chatfield as well. In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Dawson DiPietro, who had one and LAYTHE JADALLAH, who had two.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Belle Tire (MM) power plays. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s offense rang up 36 shots on Belle Tire (MM)'s net.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was led by James Harten, who had one goal and one assist. Harten scored 4:03 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Ron Cochran provided the assist. Dino Balsamo also scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) came via Zachary Feldman, Georgy Gorodetskiy, and Augustino Biondo, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (MM)'s Severo stopped 33 shots out of the 36 that he faced. Belle Tire (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Michael Tilford made 28 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) on 32 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.