Max Gerlach had two goals and one assist to lead Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) to a 5-0 victory over Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm).

Gerlach's tallies came on the power play at 15:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) and on the power play 13:31 into the second to make the score 3-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) additionally got points from Baker Shore, who also registered one goal and two assists and Phillip Knies, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Brian Hawkinson also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) were Nikolai Lyssogor, Ben Lown, Keegan Mantaro, Callan Foote, and Ashton Fry, who each chipped in one.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s offense operated below its season average. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 10 shots on net to force 10 saves. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) gave up more goals than its normal season average. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) averages 2.2 goals allowed per game. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) found itself short handed often, totaling 14 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Austin Park made 10 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) on 10 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. ALEX CAMARRE rejected 21 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm).