Michael Eyssimont had two goals and two assists to lead Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) to a 7-3 victory over Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm).

Eyssimont scored on the power play at 9:32 into the second period to make the score 2-2 and again while short handed 12:52 into the third to make the score 6-3 Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) to score on any of its seven power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) kept Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Blattenberger made 31 saves on 38 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) bested its season scoring average. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) has scored at the pace of 4.5 goals per game during the current campaign. The defensemen of Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) were also effective in Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s zone, and came away with two goals.

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) additionally got points from Fredrik Olofsson, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) included Brendan Smith, who had two and Brock Stashick and Zach Goberis, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) were Zachary Tucker, Troy Terry, Alex Overhardt, Brandon Carlo, Nathan Colwell, and David Cotton, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) was unable to stop Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) was helped by Matthew Mazza, who finished with one goal. Mazza scored 6:05 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm). Joshua Biasillo assisted on the tally. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) also got a goal from David Baskerville as well. More assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) came via Owen Green, Joseph Cecconi, Michael Bevilacqua, and Ryan Hornberger, who each chipped in one.

Austin Shaw rejected 31 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.