Chris Sarault gave Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) the lead in the first period, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-0.

A goal 8:59 into the the first period by Sarault proved to be the game winner, and powered Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) to the victory Jack Doremus picked up the assist.

Ben Roberts frustrated Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s offense all game, and stopped 35 shots en route to a shutout. The solid play of Roberts will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.64.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing nine power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) stifled Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

Troy Terry also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) power plays. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was held below its usual level of production. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) averages 2.4 goals per game. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s offense rang up 35 shots on Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s net. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Nikita Babintsev made 27 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) on 29 shots.