Belle Tire (MM) and Cleveland Barons (MM) were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Belle Tire (MM) made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Belle Tire (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Jake Slaker 12:19 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Slaker was all over the ice for Belle Tire (MM), as he registered two goals in the win.

Belle Tire (MM) also had goals scored by Joe Hall and Steven Orizotti, who scored one goal each. More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Alex Peck, who had two and John Oconnor, Matt Stief, LAYTHE JADALLAH, Brenden Dunning, Chris Lutz, and Mike Maiden, who contributed one a piece.

Cleveland Barons (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Cleveland Barons (MM) wound up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 49 shots on Belle Tire (MM)'s net. Cleveland Barons (MM) gave up more goals than its normal season average. Cleveland Barons (MM) gives up 1.9 goal per game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Austin Kamer, who had one goal. Kamer scored 2:48 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Belle Tire (MM). Scott Donahue picked up the assist. Grant Meyer also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) were Paul McAvoy, William Harrison, and Max Rasberg, who each chipped in one.

Luke Frawley recorded 47 saves for Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Andrew Lee made 19 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 23 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) registered one goal on five power play opportunities.