Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) on a clutch goal by Brian Hawkinson.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) could not complete its climb out of a two-goal hole. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) made the score 2-0 on a goal by Willy Doremus at 13:59 in the second period. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) got to within 2-1 on a power play goal by JOSH WILKINS at 3:08 in the third period.

Doremus had a great game for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm), netting two goals.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Christopher(CJ) Dodero, Chris Sarault, Max Gerlach, and Zach Walker, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) power plays.

COLE STEWART also scored for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). More assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) came via PAUL RABY and JAKE WALKER, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s Kristofer Carlson stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. JERRY BAERWITZ rejected 20 shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.