Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) defeated Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) in a shootout 2-1 (1-0 SO).

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) to score on any of its three power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s offense rang up 31 shots on Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s net.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was led by Max Gerlach, who registered one goal. Gerlach scored 6:25 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Baker Shore assisted on the tally.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) power plays. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) was held below its usual level of production. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) averages 4.2 goals per game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) was led by JAKE BALLAGH, who scored the team's only goal. BALLAGH scored 15:27 into the third period to make the score 1-1. GRIFFIN LOUGHRAN provided the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s Austin Park stopped 16 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. ALEX CAMARRE recorded 29 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.