Hunter Hogue had two goals and one assist to lead Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to a 5-1 victory over Cleveland Barons (MM).

Hogue found the back of the net on the power play 14:39 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) and again while 3:06 into the third to make the score 4-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) stifled Cleveland Barons (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Trevor St-Jean, who also had one goal and one assist. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also had goals scored by Chase Gresock and Brett Reed, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Luke Larbes, Bryan Babcock, Cole Kirby, and Collin Siebenaler, who each chipped in one and Cameron Sangster and Justin Richards, who contributed two each.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense operated below its season average. Cleveland Barons (MM) puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Drew Magyar, who scored the team's only goal. Magyar scored 15:40 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Nathan Burke picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Austin Park stopped 17 shots out of the 18 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Sean Dickson recorded 22 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play.