Behind a great game by Brian Hawkinson, who had two goals and one assist, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) defeated Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm), 5-2.

Hawkinson found the back of the net on the power play 13:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) and again while 3:26 into the third to make the score 3-1 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) kept Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Zach Hanson made 27 saves on 32 shots.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got a goal from Troy Terry as well. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Alex Bates and Zach Goberis, who contributed one a piece and Callan Foote and Zach Walker, who each chipped in two.

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) was helped by Jake Horacek, who had one goal. Horacek scored on the power play 7:52 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) earned a power play opportunity when Chris Sarault was put in the box for slashing. Connor Lloyd picked up the assist. Joe Abel also scored for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) were Jake Gerbner, who had one.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s Ben Roberts stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.