Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) survived a determined comeback attempt by Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) on the way to a 5-4 win.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) made the score 5-2 on a goal by Ashton Fry at 3:20 in the third period, and Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) got as close as 5-4 when Jeff Stack scored 16:40 into the third period.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was led by Alex Overhardt, who registered two goals. Overhardt scored the first of his two goals at 4:03 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Brian Hawkinson picked up the assist. Overhardt's next tally made the score 4-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) with 10:04 left in the second period. Bryan Yoon provided the assist. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got a goal from Troy Terry as well. More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) came via Anea Ferrario, who had two and Keegan Mantaro, Christopher(CJ) Dodero, Dylan Rauh, and Max Gerlach, who each chipped in one.

Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) finished below its season average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game.

Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) was helped by Christian Stevens, who racked up two goals and one assist. Stevens scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 5:46 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) had gained a power play chance when Rauh was whistled for high sticking. Nick Woodward picked up the assist. Stevens' next tally on the power play made the score 5-3 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) with 5:02 left in the third period. Tanner Congdon provided the assist. Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) also got points from Congdon, who also tallied one goal and two assists. In addition, Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) received assists from Cole Wild, who had one and Charlie Olson, who had three.

Ben Roberts made 20 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) on 24 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Chris Kluesner rejected 21 shots on goal for Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm). Kansas City Mavs Elite (mm) registered one goal on five power play opportunities.