Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Cleveland Barons (MM) held on for a 2-1 victory.

A goal by Austin Krosky put Cleveland Barons (MM) up 2-0 in the third period, but Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) pulled to within one on Dylan Plsek's tally 10:04 into the third period.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was stymied by Cleveland Barons (MM)'s netminder Anthony Yamnitsky, who stopped 25 shots during the victory. The solid play of Yamnitsky will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.16.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) to score on any of its four power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Ben Roberts made 32 saves on 34 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Bryan Moore as well. More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Croix Evingson, Colton Meekhof, Jared Cruz, and Jordan Rose, who contributed one each.

Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) were Jacob Tinker and Noah Boe, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.