Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) could not stop Chicago Fury (MM)'s COLIN SWOYER, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-1 win.

SWOYER got on the scoresheet 13:28 into the first period. He then added goals at 14:30 into the first and at 6:45 into the second.

The win gave Chicago Fury (MM) a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Chicago Fury (MM) forced Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) goalie Daniel Swail to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. Chicago Fury (MM) had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just one goal on 17 chances. Chicago Fury (MM) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Chicago Fury (MM) also got points from Vladimir Studennikov, who also registered one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Chicago Fury (MM) also got a goal from Josh N Nelson as well. More assists for Chicago Fury (MM) came via JEFFREY LOSURDO, who had two and Sammy Martel and Chris Nowacki, who contributed one each.

Chicago Fury (MM)'s Andrew Farah stopped 16 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Chicago Fury (MM) ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. Chicago Fury (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Studennikov was ejected from the game. Swail recorded 34 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 74 minutes in penalty time with 17 minors.