Charlie Gerard scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) held off the challenges of Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) in a tough 4-2 win.

A goal 41 seconds into the the first period by Gerard proved to be the game winner, and powered Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to the victory Joe Urbanic picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) got the win behind a great game by Gerard, who had two goals and two assists.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Urbanic, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Ryan Solomon also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Mitch Luallen, who had one and Walker Sommer, who had four.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) goalie Jimmy Thomas to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was led by Georgy Gorodetskiy, who registered two goals. Gorodetskiy scored the first of his two goals at 3:07 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Gorodetskiy's next tally made the score 3-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) with 7:48 left in the second period. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) had gotten the advantage when Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Collin Rack was sent off for hooking. Jalen Smerek assisted on the tally.

Jimmy Thomas made 31 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 33 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. David Ovsjannikov rejected 21 shots on goal for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.