Behind a great game by Hank Crone, who had two goals and one assist, Dallas Stars (mm) defeated Colorado Thunderbirds (mm), 4-1.

Crone scored at 14:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Dallas Stars (mm) and again while on the power play 13:27 into the second to make the score 2-0 Dallas Stars (mm).

Dallas Stars (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Dallas Stars (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

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)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Dallas Stars (mm) finished with 26 penalty minutes.

Dallas Stars (mm) additionally got points from Cam Donaldson, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Jordan Porter also scored for Dallas Stars (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Dallas Stars (mm) were Ben Allen, who had two and Max Gildon, BRENDAN OREILLY, and Tyr Thompson, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was led by Troy Terry, who scored the team's only goal. Terry scored 6:31 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Dallas Stars (mm).

Ryan Keane made 23 saves for Dallas Stars (mm) on 24 shots. Dallas Stars (mm) registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Kristofer Carlson rejected 15 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.