Carson Meyer netted a hat trick to lead Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) over Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM), 9-4.

Meyer got on the scoresheet 11 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 1:21 into the second and at 9:06 into the second.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 4.2 goals per contest. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) took advantage of Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s penalties, tallying three goals off of five power play opportunities. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Nicholas Jenny, who also tallied one goal and two assists and Brock Rumbaugh, who also registered two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also had goals scored by Marshal King, Jack Hale, and Kole Sherwood, who scored one goal each. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Trevor St-Jean, who had two, Brendan Demler, Cameron Sangster, Bryan Babcock, and Mason Schmitt, who each chipped in one, and Mitchell Perrault and Zachary Tyson, who contributed three each.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was helped by Justin Michaelian, who racked up one goal. Michaelian scored 12:02 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Matthew Acciaioli picked up the assist. Others who scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) included Ben Mansky, Dalton Messina, and Danny DiGrande, who each put in one. In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) received assists from Alex Potter, Michael Underwood, and Thomas Luzyski, who each chipped in one and Alec Mono and Coale Norris, who contributed two each.

Grant Valentine recorded 26 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) took out Nikita Babintsev after he had made nine saves and installed Jack Leavy in goal, where he finished with eight saves and the loss. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) registered two goals on five power play opportunities.