Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) and Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Carlos Ross 24 seconds into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Ross was all over the ice for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM), as he grabbed two goals in the win.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) stifled Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was unable to stop Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) eventually piled up 35 shots on goal. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) also got a goal from Michael Coyne as well. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) were Ryan Kuhn, who had two and Frank Hora and Nathan Sucese, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 19 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 10.0 minutes per game Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) had been spending in the box. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Richard Grant, who finished with one goal and one assist. Grant scored 14 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-2. Canyon Scala provided the assist. Alejandro Ochoa also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).

Blaine Brock made 27 saves for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) on 29 shots. Hayden Hawkey rejected 32 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).