The game between Cleveland Barons (MM) and Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Cleveland Barons (MM) emerged with a 3-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Gordie Harwood secured the win for Cleveland Barons (MM) with a goal in the third period.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was paced by Harwood, who registered one goal. Harwood scored 14:02 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Cleveland Barons (MM). William Harrison provided the assist.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) to score on any of its five power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) forced Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) goalie Blaine Brock to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Harrison, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Paul McAvoy also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Michael Sauer, Beau Rossbach, and Gordie Myer, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Cleveland Barons (MM) power plays.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was helped by Eric Szczecinski, who had one goal. Szczecinski scored 2:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also got a goal from Ryan Romeo as well. More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) came via Cameron Cook and Andrew Robinson, who each chipped in one.

Matt Jurusik recorded 24 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s Brock stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.