Behind a great game by Michael Merulla, who had two goals and one assist, Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) defeated Cleveland Barons (MM), 4-1.

Merulla's tallies came at 5:49 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and 3:27 into the third to make the score 3-1 Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM) was stymied by Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) netminder Peyton Jones, who stopped 29 shots during the victory. Jones managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.53 prior to the game.

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Cleveland Barons (MM) power plays. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) kept Cleveland Barons (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Matt Jurusik made 36 saves on 40 shots.

Eric Carreras also scored for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) were DJ Barbato, who had one and Andrew Romano, who had two.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 4.1 goals per game. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Cleveland Barons (MM) gives up 1.9 goal per game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by William Harrison, who scored the team's only goal. Harrison scored 5:05 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (MM). Austin Kamer picked up the assist.

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.