Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) defeated Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) in a shootout 4-3 (2-0 SO).

The two teams needed four turns to complete the shootout. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also got a shootout goal from BRYCE FERRELL.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 27 penalty minutes.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was sparked by Ryan Wheeler, who grabbed one goal. Wheeler scored 15:15 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Michael Bevilacqua assisted on the tally.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s offense rang up 32 shots on Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s net.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also had goals scored by JOSEPH SCHULER and Collin Rutherford, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) were DOMINIC PERNA, MITCHELL CULVER, Matthew Damico, Brendan Miller, and JEFF RYMARCZYK, who each chipped in one.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) stifled Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) found itself short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing four power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Christopher(CJ) Dodero, who had two goals. Dodero scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 9:34 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Wheeler was put in the box for slashing. David Marabella picked up the assist. Dodero's next tally on the power play made the score 3-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) with 13:21 left in the third period. Dylan Plsek assisted on the tally. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) also got a goal from Sam Rappaport as well. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Jacob Tinker, Blake Terry, and Brendon Carlstrom, who contributed one each.

BRIAN KOWALSKI recorded 24 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Tom Barendregt made 28 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on 31 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.