Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-1 win over Cleveland Barons (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) got the win with help from a great game by Troy Terry, who had two goals and one assist. Terry scored the first of his two goals at 10:16 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Anea Ferrario assisted on the tally. Terry's next tally made the score 4-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) with 17:47 left in the third period. Zach Walker picked up the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) forced Cleveland Barons (mm) goalie Michael Carr to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) averages 3.4 goals per contest.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) additionally got points from Alex Overhardt, who also registered one goal and one assist and Walker, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) included Jack Doremus, Charlie Kiefer, and Brian Hawkinson, who scored one goal each. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Christopher(CJ) Dodero, who had one and Zach Goberis and Max Gerlach, who each chipped in two.

Cleveland Barons (mm) did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting nine shots on net to force eight saves.

Ben Roberts rejected eight shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Michael Carr made 30 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 37 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.