Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Dallas Stars (MM) held on for a 2-1 victory.

Dallas Stars (MM) made the score 2-0 on a goal by JM Piotrowski at 11:29 in the third period, and Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) got as close as 2-1 when Noah Boe scored 13:57 into the third period.

Dallas Stars (MM)'s Jay Harrington was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 29 saves and let only one puck past him. Harrington certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.12 entering the contest.

Dallas Stars (MM) stifled Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Dallas Stars (MM) forced Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) goalie Nick Kossoff to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Dallas Stars (MM) also got a goal from Colin OBrien as well. More assists for Dallas Stars (MM) came via Connor Smith, Michael Ritter, and Andrew Durham, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) were Beau Dommer, who had one.

Dallas Stars (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Kossoff rejected 31 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.