Chris Deprez netted a hat trick to lead Cleveland Barons (MM) over Dallas Stars (MM), 5-0.

Deprez got on the scoresheet 6:37 into the second period. He then added goals at 14:24 into the second and at 8:21 into the third.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was boosted by Matt Jurusik, who turned in a shutout with 26 saves. Jurusik managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.47 prior to the game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Dallas Stars (MM) to score on any of its five power plays.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Zach Balodis, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Max Rasberg also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Michael Sauer, who had two, Beau Rossbach, who had three, and Scott Donahue, Joe Immormino, and Gordie Myer, who each chipped in one.

Dallas Stars (MM) stifled Cleveland Barons (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Dallas Stars (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Dallas Stars (MM) puts an average of 3.0 pucks into the net per game. Dallas Stars (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 36 minutes in penalties during the game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Jay Harrington rejected 21 shots on goal for Dallas Stars (MM).