Jake Gricius scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) held off the challenges of Victory Honda (mm) in a tough 2-0 win.

Gricius provided Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) with the game-winning tally when he scored 15:46 into the first period. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) earned a power play opportunity when Nolan Moyle was put in the box for tripping. Bryan Lockner assisted on the tally.

The win gave Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was boosted by Jonah Giem, who turned in a shutout with 28 saves. The solid play of Giem will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.26.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was led by Gricius, who registered one goal and one assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Victory Honda (mm) power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) additionally got points from Brayden Nicholetts, who also tallied one goal and one assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Victory Honda (mm)'s Brian George stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Victory Honda (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.