Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Dallas Stars Elite (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) made the score 4-2 on a goal by Michael Gildon at 9:47 in the second period, and Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) got as close as 4-3 when Jake Adkins scored 4:19 into the third period.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) was efficient when it shot the puck, scoring its goals on only seven shots.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) to score on any of its three power plays.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) also had goals scored by Nolan Bradford, Jack Hauswirth, and Brendan Studioso, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Dallas Stars Elite (mm) were Ryan OReilly, Sam Harris, Kimball Johnson, and Jace Foskey, who contributed one each.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got points from Matthew Francois, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Quinn Martin, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Will Brown, Brett Hollingshead, and Brayden Nicholetts, who each chipped in one.

Jacob Ange made 17 saves for Dallas Stars Elite (mm) on 20 shots. Dallas Stars Elite (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Jonah Giem recorded three saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.