Belle Tire (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM).

Belle Tire (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 28 penalty minutes.

Belle Tire (MM) was sparked by Steven Merl, who finished with one goal. Merl scored 11:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (MM). Brien Caseria picked up the assist.

Belle Tire (MM) stifled Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Belle Tire (MM)'s defensive effort looked to be improved. Belle Tire (MM) averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Belle Tire (MM) additionally got points from Jared Domin, who also grabbed one goal and two assists and LAYTHE JADALLAH, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Belle Tire (MM) also got a goal from Isaac Ceh as well. More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via John Oconnor, Thomas Luzynski, Jalen Chatfield, Dawson DiPietro, Jake Slaker, and Steven Orizotti, who contributed one a piece.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) puts an average of 2.6 pucks into the net per game.

Jordan Severo rejected 24 shots on goal for Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s starting goalie, David Ovsjannikov, made 21 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Michael Tilford, who stopped two shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.