Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) made the score 3-1 on a goal by Jack Hale at 10:00 in the third period, and Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) got as close as 3-2 when Zach Walker scored 14:18 into the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was sparked by Hale, who racked up one goal.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s offense rang up 41 shots on Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s net.

Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) included Trevor St-Jean and Justin Richards, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) received assists from Marshal King, Cameron Sangster, Basso Josh, Bryan Babcock, Carson Meyer, and Chase Gresock, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) goalie Grant Valentine to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got a goal from Zach Goberis as well. More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) came via Anea Ferrario, Troy Terry, and Jack Doremus, who each chipped in one.

Grant Valentine made 31 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) on 33 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Kristofer Carlson rejected 38 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.