Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Colorado Rampage (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) was paced by David Marabella, who had one goal. Marabella scored on the power play 15:21 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) had taken the advantage when Colorado Rampage (mm)'s Thane Owens got sent off for charging. Brendan Smith picked up the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) found itself short handed often, totaling 28 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) also got points from Smith, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Brock Stashick, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Fredrik Olofsson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) also got a goal from Troy Terry as well. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) received assists from Michael Eyssimont, who had three and Brandon Carlo, Mason Peterson, and Jake LeBauer, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Rampage (mm) racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 16.0 minutes per game Colorado Rampage (mm) had been spending in the box. Colorado Rampage (mm)'s offense was handcuffed by Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm)'s defensive play, and Colorado Rampage (mm) managed only 14 shots on goal during the game.

Cale Morris made 13 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) on 14 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds 16 (mm) registered three goals on nine power play opportunities. Colorado Rampage (mm)'s Garrett Metcalf stopped 20 shots out of the 25 that he faced.