Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was sparked by Jake Gricius, who finished with one goal. Gricius scored 9:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Josiah Slavin provided the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) to score on any of its four power plays. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was unable to stop Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got points from Baker Shore, who also had one goal and one assist. Max Gerlach also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Keegan Mantaro, who had three and Alex Lindstrom, Jovan Zimmerman, Callan Foote, and Ashton Fry, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was held below its usual level of production. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) averages 3.7 goals per game. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 10 shots on net to force nine saves. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) gives up 2.4 goals per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was led by Brendan Walkom, who scored the team's only goal. Walkom scored 1:12 into the second period to make the score 1-1.

Dayton Rasmussen rejected nine shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Joe Dragonjac recorded 27 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.