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 Victory Honda (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s Matt Jurusik was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 30 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Jurusik will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.17.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Zach Balodis, who had one goal. Balodis scored 17:51 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Cleveland Barons (MM). William Harrison assisted on the tally.

Cleveland Barons (MM) forced Victory Honda (MM)'s goalies to work without much rest, ripping 36 shots and forcing 31 saves. Jake Kielly made 29 stops and Tyler Copp made two. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Victory Honda (MM) power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Scott Donahue, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Grant Meyer, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points, and Austin Kamer, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Paul McAvoy, who had two and Gordie Myer and Max Rasberg, who each chipped in one.

Victory Honda (MM)'s offense operated below it season average. Victory Honda (MM) averages 4.2 goals per game. Victory Honda (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM) goalie Jurusik to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Victory Honda (MM) struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 24 penalty minutes for nine opposing power plays.

Victory Honda (MM) was led by Shane Switzer, who scored the team's only goal. Switzer scored 2:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Victory Honda (MM). Isaac Theisen picked up the assist.