Boulder Bison, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Boulder Bison and clinched a 6-4 victory.

Boulder Bison led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Boulder Bison's Chance Creger's scored at 9:28 in the second period to put Boulder Bison up 4-1.

Boulder Bison got the win with help from a great game by Seth Ensor, who had one goal and two assists. Ensor scored 17:46 into the second period to make the score 5-3 Boulder Bison. Ryan Fitzgerald picked up the assist.

Boulder Bison kept Arizona Red Hawks' goalie busy throughout the game, and Colton Pankiw made 28 saves on 34 shots. Boulder Bison got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Boulder Bison also got a goal from Matt Hefter as well. More assists for Boulder Bison came via Charles Joly, who had two and Greg Sodbinow, Chris Lupinski, and Chad Lopez, who each chipped in one.

Arizona Red Hawks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Boulder Bison power plays.

Arizona Red Hawks was helped by Maxim Sharkov, who tallied one goal. Sharkov scored 15:32 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Boulder Bison. Anton Melin assisted on the tally. Arizona Red Hawks also got points from Melin, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Oscar Hagborg Olsson, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Mattias Marten, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Red Hawks were Mitch Cobby, who had two and Sebastian Viding, Chance Taylor, and Garry Mindus, who contributed one a piece.

Colin Champine rejected 22 shots on goal for Boulder Bison. Boulder Bison incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Arizona Red Hawks incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.