Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) took the lead against Dallas Stars Elite (mm) in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) took over the lead for good with a goal by Jake Gricius at 5:07 in the first period. A cross checking penalty on Joseph Berg had put Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) on the power play. Baker Shore picked up the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was led by Gricius, who racked up one goal.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Dallas Stars Elite (mm) to score on any of its three power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s offense operated below its season average. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) puts an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game.

Mason Mannek also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) were Will Brown, who had one and Nolan Foote, who had two.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Dallas Stars Elite (mm) averages 2.6 goals per game.

Hunter Bancroft made 16 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) on 16 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jacob Ange rejected 27 shots on goal for Dallas Stars Elite (mm). Dallas Stars Elite (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.