Behind a great game by Josh Norman, who had two goals, Cleveland Barons (MM) defeated Boston Advantage (MM), 5-2.

Norman found the back of the net 4:27 into the second period to make the score 2-2 and again while 6:11 into the second to make the score 3-2 Cleveland Barons (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Boston Advantage (MM) to score on any of its five power plays.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Casper Yonel, who also registered one goal and one assist. Sean Moore also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Brendan Schultz, who had two and Sam Huettl, Nathan Burke, Eugene Bentley, and Mason Yanchar, who each chipped in one.

Boston Advantage (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances.

Boston Advantage (MM) was helped by Robbie Holyoke, who grabbed one goal. Holyoke scored 9:43 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Boston Advantage (MM). Boston Advantage (MM) also got a goal from Jake Hallisey as well. In addition, Boston Advantage (MM) received assists from Emerson Mahoney and Shawn Montgomery, who contributed one each.

Wes Deacon made 25 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 27 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Niko Lynch rejected 25 shots on goal for Boston Advantage (MM). Boston Advantage (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.