Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) made the score 3-1 on a goal by RYAN CULLEN at 16:01 in the third period, and Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) got as close as 3-2 when Maison Fadale scored 17:58 into the third period.

CULLEN was all over the ice for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm), as he registered two goals in the win.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) also got a goal from Cannon Green as well. In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) received assists from Hunter Carrick, who had two and ANDREW ANDARY, PAUL BRYER, Drew Hunter, and Chase Pletzke, who contributed one each.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) kept Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Drew DeRidder made 39 saves on 41 shots.

More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) came via Zachary Rehbaum and Daniel Smith, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Dylan Wiemer rejected 24 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.