Timmy Manning tallied two points to lead Cleveland Barons (mm) to an 8-4 victory over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm).

In a losing effort, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was sparked by Ryan Haag, who registered two goals. Haag scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:43 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) had gained a power play chance when Donny Dickens was whistled for roughing. Trevor Gilliland assisted on the tally. Haag's next tally on the power play made the score 5-3 Cleveland Barons (mm) with 19:06 left in the third period. Andrew Hachmeister provided the assist.

Cleveland Barons (mm) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Cleveland Barons (mm) has scored at the pace of 3.9 goals per game during the current campaign. Cleveland Barons (mm) took advantage of Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s penalties, tallying three goals off of four power play opportunities. Cleveland Barons (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Cleveland Barons (mm) additionally got points from Curtis Hall, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Jack Ludwig, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Michael Patrick Norman, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Cleveland Barons (mm) also had goals scored by Brody Rodgers, Drew Magyar, and Colin Price, who each put in one. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from Quinn Warmuth, Patrick Ault, Henry Frontini, and Turner Banyasz, who contributed one each and Connor Koncelik, Ricky Boysen, and Connor Kucharski, who each chipped in two.

Others who scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) included Luke Rosendale and Matt Krieger, who scored one goal each. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) came via Tanner Palocsik, Patrick ONeal, and Ben Kuzma, who contributed one each.

Chad Dodero made 17 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 21 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s starting goalie, Joe Dragonjac, made 12 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Lewis Simon, who stopped three shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.