Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Thunder AAA Hockey would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

A goal by TYLER DILL put Thunder AAA Hockey up 2-0 in the second period, but Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) pulled to within one on Blake Terry's tally 11:41 into the third period.

Thunder AAA Hockey was led by goalie JONATHAN CHIN, who finished with 35 saves while allowing one goal. CHIN managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.51 prior to the game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was unable to stop Thunder AAA Hockey from sending pucks towards the net, and Thunder AAA Hockey eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

KYLE PODWIKA also scored for Thunder AAA Hockey. Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey were PAUL RABY, ANDREW SINARD, and ZACH ZALAR, who each chipped in one.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s offense rang up 36 shots on Thunder AAA Hockey's net. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) came via Peyton Manning and Christopher Hock, who contributed one each.

Thunder AAA Hockey ended with no penalties and went 1-for-8 on the power play. Daniel Swail rejected 36 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.