Elliot Burgin netted a hat trick to lead Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) over Meijer AAA Hockey (mm), 6-1.

Burgin got on the scoresheet 13:17 into the first period. He then added goals at 15:00 into the second and at 17:58 into the second.

The game was close after the first frame, but Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) banged in three goals during the second period to put the victory out of reach for Meijer AAA Hockey (mm).

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was led by goalie Aaron Dickstein, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Dickstein will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.64.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) forced Meijer AAA Hockey (mm)'s goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, getting 44 shots and forcing 38 saves. James Durham made 33 stops and CJ Harward made five. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) stifled Meijer AAA Hockey (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) averages 2.5 goals per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) additionally got points from JACOB BOUCHA, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) included Alex Halupnik and Brady Smith, who each put in one. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) received assists from Ryan Higgins, who had two and Trevor Marcinick, Beau Fixari, John Mowat, Luke Farthing, and Hunter Wallace, who each chipped in one.

Meijer AAA Hockey (mm) was led by Matt Stokes, who scored the team's only goal. Stokes scored 12:01 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Meijer AAA Hockey (mm). Sam Millman picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Meijer AAA Hockey (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.