The Toledo Cherokee came close to giving away a three-goal lead to the Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks, but did just enough to escape with a 5-3 victory.

Toledo led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Cherokee's Aaron Roschinsky scored at 8:57 in the third period to put Toledo up 4-1.

The Cherokee managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Toledo finished below its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. The Cherokee's offense rang up 36 shots on Cleveland's net.

Toledo was led by Cody Estrel, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Estrel scored 19:35 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Toledo. Aaron Callan assisted on the tally. Toledo also had goals scored by Cam Schwartz, Zach Swanson, and Mark McGee, who scored one goal each. In addition, Toledo received assists from Michael Pisanti, Dominic Pisanti, Tyler Zalecki, Austin Turner, Brody Duncan, Kyle Downey, and Tristin Snyder, who each chipped in one.

The Jr. Lumberjacks managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Cleveland ended up below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. The Jr. Lumberjacks kept the Cherokee's goalie busy throughout the game, and Callan made 39 saves on 42 shots.

Cleveland was led by John Barlow, who racked up one goal and one assist. Barlow scored 9:38 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Toledo. Miks Grundmanis provided the assist. Others who scored for Cleveland included Avery Huibregtse and Tyler Houmard, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland were Buddy Rose and Tyler Dalton, who contributed one each.

Toledo registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Sam Pikus rejected 31 shots on goal for the Jr. Lumberjacks. Cleveland registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.