Cleveland Barons (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was stymied by Cleveland Barons (MM) netminder Matt Jurusik, who stopped 30 shots during the victory. Jurusik certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.67 entering the contest.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to score on any of its three power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 51 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net. Cleveland Barons (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Michael Sauer, who registered two goals and two assists. Sauer scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 13:27 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Nicholas Jenny was put in the box for slashing. Max Rasberg picked up the assist. Sauer's next tally on the power play made the score 5-1 Cleveland Barons (MM) with 9:20 left in the third period. Scott Donahue provided the assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Donahue, who also had one goal and one assist. Paul McAvoy also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Grant Meyer, who had two and Frankie Pernsteiner, Beau Rossbach, and Gordie Myer, who contributed one a piece.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM) goalie Jurusik to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Jason Tackett, who scored the team's only goal. Tackett scored 14:53 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Timmy Thurnau assisted on the tally.

Jimmie Thomas rejected 46 shots on goal for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).