In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Belle Tire (MM) escaped with a 4-2 victory over Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Jonathan Waring at 2:34 of the third period.

Belle Tire (MM) was led by Waring, who had one goal.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Belle Tire (MM) also got points from Austin Linville, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Belle Tire (MM) included Chris Murphy and Chris Lutz, who scored one goal each. More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Riley DeFazio, Trevor Coykendall, and Hunter Wendt, who each chipped in one and Mitchell Galea and Logan Orem, who contributed two each.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) stifled Belle Tire (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s offense operated below its season average. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 4.2 goals per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) kept Belle Tire (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Corbin Kaczperski made 33 saves on 35 shots.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was helped by Kole Sherwood, who registered one goal. Sherwood scored short handed 4:50 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). A hooking call on Jack Hale put Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on the penalty kill. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Trevor St-Jean as well. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Joe Urbanic and Walker Sommer, who each chipped in one.

Belle Tire (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Grant Valentine stopped 26 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.