The game between xBoulder Bison and xDallas Ice Jets was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end xBoulder Bison emerged with a 3-2 win.

xBoulder Bison gained the winning advantage on a goal by Victor Lombardi 13:50 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

xBoulder Bison was led by Lombardi, who had one goal.

xBoulder Bison excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

xBoulder Bison also had goals scored by Tanner West and Kevin Behrens, who scored one goal each. More assists for xBoulder Bison came via Charles Joly, who had two and Sage Dugas and Bryce Berthold, who each chipped in one.

xDallas Ice Jets put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow xBoulder Bison to score on any of its three power plays. xDallas Ice Jets was held below its usual level of production. xDallas Ice Jets averages 4.7 goals per game. xDallas Ice Jets kept xBoulder Bison's goalie busy throughout the game, and Brandon Yinger made 39 saves on 41 shots.

xDallas Ice Jets was helped by Alex Devillier, who finished with one goal. Devillier scored 10:14 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Alex Criswell assisted on the tally. xDallas Ice Jets also got a goal from Yannick Aube as well. In addition, xDallas Ice Jets received assists from Matthew Heim and Scott Folden, who contributed one a piece.

xBoulder Bison incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. John Groth recorded 21 saves for xDallas Ice Jets. xDallas Ice Jets incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.