Ben Shapiro had one point to lead Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) to a 2-1 victory over Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm).

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) additionally got points from Joe Kinsella, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) came via Todd Burgess, who had one.

Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) finished below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game.

Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) was led by Nicholas Kukuris, who scored the team's only goal. Kukuris scored 8:04 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Christos Zinis provided the assist.

Sam Kany recorded 21 saves for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm). Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm)'s Jesse Sepper stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced.