Drew DeRidder made 25 saves to complete the shutout and led Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) to a 3-0 win against Cleveland Barons (mm).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was led by CHRISTOPHER CAMERON, who racked up one goal. CAMERON scored 3:57 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Chase Pletzke picked up the assist.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Cleveland Barons (mm) to score on any of its four power plays. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s defensive play was more effective than usual against Cleveland Barons (mm). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) averages 2.3 goals allowed per game.

Others who scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) included Ivan Matveev and Giovanni Carabelli, who scored one goal each. In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) received assists from Cannon Green, ANDREW ANDARY, PAUL BRYER, Kyle Gudme, and Austin Wright, who contributed one each.

Cleveland Barons (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Cleveland Barons (mm)'s offense operated below its season average. Cleveland Barons (mm) averages 3.8 goals per game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and RYAN CULLEN was ejected from the game. Jackson Polish rejected 24 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (mm). Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.