Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) relied on the scoring touch of Charlie Gerard, who netted two goals, to beat Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM), 3-0.

Gerard scored at 4:48 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) and again while 1:28 into the second to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).

Jimmie Thomas frustrated Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s offense all game, and stopped 37 shots en route to a shutout. The solid play of Thomas will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.3.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 3.0 goals allowed per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) goalie Sam Kany to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from sommer Sommer, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Connor Sunkle, who had one and Joe Urbanic, who had two.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s offense operated below it season average. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) averages 2.4 goals per game. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s offense rang up 37 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Kany rejected 43 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.