Behind a great game by Brandon Carlo, who had two goals and three assists, Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) defeated Russell Stover (mm), 8-4.

Carlo scored on the power play at 2:18 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) and again while on the power play 12:59 into the second to make the score 6-1 Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) forced Russell Stover (mm)'s netminders to work between the pipes, totaling 45 shots and forcing 37 saves. Max Kerner made 26 stops and Kaynan Vaeth made 11. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) averages 4.4 goals per contest. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) gave up more goals than its normal season average. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) averages 1.3 goal allowed per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) also got points from Troy Terry, who also had two goals and two assists and Michael Eyssimont, who also finished with two goals and two assists. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) also got a goal from Riley Hillis as well. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) received assists from Brendan Smith, Brock Stashick, and Zach Goberis, who contributed one a piece and David Marabella and Jake LeBauer, who each chipped in two.

Russell Stover (mm) was helped by Zach Martin, who registered one goal and one assist. Martin scored 15:24 into the first period to make the score 4-1 Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm). Brant Millerborg picked up the assist. Anthony Song also scored for Russell Stover (mm). More assists for Russell Stover (mm) came via Joe Urbanic, who had two and Brian Billings, Zac Boyle, and Grant Anderson, who contributed one a piece.

Austin Shaw rejected 12 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Russell Stover (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.