Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) survived a determined comeback attempt by Belle Tire (mm) on the way to a 3-2 win.

A goal by Nolan Foote put Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) up 3-1 in the second period, but Belle Tire (mm) pulled to within one on Brenden Stanko's tally 5:22 into the third period.

Foote was all over the ice for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm), as he registered two goals in the win.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s offense rang up 34 shots on Belle Tire (mm)'s net.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got a goal from Brayden Nicholetts as well. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Colby Bukes, who had two and Nikolai Lyssogor, Jake Gricius, Michael Muschitiello, and Mason Mannek, who each chipped in one.

Belle Tire (mm) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Belle Tire (mm) averages 4.2 goals per game. Belle Tire (mm) forced Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) goalie Jonah Giem to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Dominic Skrelja also scored for Belle Tire (mm). More assists for Belle Tire (mm) came via Andrew Woodstock, Blake Kryska, and Spencer Kimball, who contributed one each.

Giem rejected 33 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Dominic Barton made 31 saves for Belle Tire (mm) on 34 shots. Belle Tire (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.