Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) relied on the scoring touch of Nolan Foote, who netted two goals, to beat Chicago Fury (mm), 5-2.

Foote scored at 2:32 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) and again while 2:41 into the third to make the score 4-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm).

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got points from Michael Outzen, who also registered one goal and one assist. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also had goals scored by Michael Muschitiello and Brayden Nicholetts, who scored one goal each. More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) came via Mason Mannek, who had two, Will Brown, who had three, and Nikolai Lyssogor, Colby Bukes, Cole Quisenberry, and Brody Medeiros, who contributed one each.

Chicago Fury (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was unable to stop Chicago Fury (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Chicago Fury (mm) eventually piled up 43 shots on goal.

Chicago Fury (mm) was helped by Elliot Barton, who had one goal. Barton scored 3:29 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Jacob Schleinz picked up the assist. Will Dineen also scored for Chicago Fury (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Chicago Fury (mm) were Connor Richards, Hayden Clark, and Michael Urtis, who each chipped in one.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s Hunter Bancroft stopped 41 shots out of the 43 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Nikolaos Manetas recorded 14 saves for Chicago Fury (mm). Chicago Fury (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.