A stellar performance between the pipes by Hayden Hawkey helped Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) defeat Russell Stover (MM), 3-1.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Matthew Meier, who racked up one goal. Meier scored 15:52 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Mitchell Bailey picked up the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) additionally got points from Mason Boh, who also registered one goal and one assist. Colin Biebel also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Jesse Shelton and Pierce Maty, who each chipped in one.

Russell Stover (MM) was led by Landon Farrell, who scored the team's only goal. Farrell scored on the power play 10:12 into the second period to make the score 1-1. A roughing penalty on Alejandro Ochoa had put Russell Stover (MM) on the power play. Justin DeWitz provided the assist.

Hayden Hawkey made 29 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on 30 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Russell Stover (MM)'s Frank Oplinger stopped 17 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Russell Stover (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.