Iowa Wild (MM) relied on the sparkling performance of RJ Pluhar in net to grab a 3-1 win against Colorado Rampage (MM).

Iowa Wild (MM) was paced by Blake Cook, who registered one goal. Cook scored 4:03 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Iowa Wild (MM). Erkka Vanska provided the assist.

Iowa Wild (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Colorado Rampage (MM) to score on any of its five power plays. Colorado Rampage (MM) was unable to stop Iowa Wild (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Iowa Wild (MM) eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. Iowa Wild (MM)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Iowa Wild (MM) additionally got points from Scott Bagby, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Iowa Wild (MM) also got a goal from Cedric Bichsel as well. In addition, Iowa Wild (MM) received assists from Nick Rogers, who had one.

Colorado Rampage (MM) was led by Luke Millen, who scored the team's only goal. Millen scored 12:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Rampage (MM). Riley Buller picked up the assist.

Iowa Wild (MM)'s Pluhar stopped 26 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Iowa Wild (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Kevin Lake rejected 34 shots on goal for Colorado Rampage (MM). Colorado Rampage (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.