Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Colorado Rampage (MM) held on for a 4-2 victory.

Colorado Rampage (MM) made the score 4-1 on a goal by Luke Millen at 13:49 in the second period, and Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) got as close as 4-2 when Matts Thielemann scored 15:21 into the third period.

Colorado Rampage (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 17 penalty minutes.

Colorado Rampage (MM) was helped by Mack Starr, who grabbed one goal. Starr scored 11:13 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Colorado Rampage (MM). Rylin Quintana provided the assist. Others who scored for Colorado Rampage (MM) included Adam Vandenbos and Ben Barrett, who each put in one. More assists for Colorado Rampage (MM) came via Alex Truscott, Adam Anderson, and Tyler Millar, who contributed one each and Riley Buller and Josh Fiegl, who each chipped in two.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) stifled Colorado Rampage (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) forced Colorado Rampage (MM) goalie Kevin Lake to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Peyton Manning also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Darrian White, Sam Morton, Blake Terry, and Trystan Isenhour, who contributed one each.

Lake rejected 33 shots on goal for Colorado Rampage (MM). Colorado Rampage (MM) registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Daniel Swail made 20 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on 24 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.