JULIAN BIONDO had one goal and two assists to lead Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) to a 5-2 victory over St. Louis AAA Blues (MM).

BIONDO scored on the power play 13:15 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) had gained a power play chance when Tim Makowski was whistled for roughing. Blake Evennou assisted on the tally. BIONDO dished an assist on Evennou's goal that made the score 1-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) at 1:59 into the first period. He added another helper on Jonathan Precopio's goal that made the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) at 5:17 into the second period.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stifled St. Louis AAA Blues (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) additionally got points from Evennou, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also had goals scored by Alex Potter and ZACH RESNICK, who each put in one. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) came via NICK GRANOWICZ, who had two, TOMMY PARROTTINO, who had three, and ROBBIE HAMILL and Austin Levering, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) was led by Jared Preete, who racked up one goal and one assist. Preete scored 3:05 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Curtis Oliff also scored for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). In addition, St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) received assists from Ryan Edgar, who had one.

Jack Leavy recorded 25 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) registered two goals on one power play opportunities. Jake Barczewski made 15 saves for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) on 20 shots. St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with two minors.