Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) gutted out a close 3-2 win against Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Alejandro Ochoa secured the win for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) with a goal in the third period.

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

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Ochoa, who registered one goal and one assist. Ochoa scored 7:43 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Garrett Cologne provided the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) stifled Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) was unable to stop Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

Philip Middleton also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Pierce Maty, who had one and Mason Boh, who had three.

Milwaukee Jr Admirals (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.

Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) was helped by Drew Callin, who finished with two goals. Callin scored the first of his two goals at 1:01 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM). Kurt Halbach picked up the assist. Callin's next tally made the score 2-1 Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) with 16:56 left in the third period. Halbach provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) were Caleb Vosters and Jeremy Razaeepour, who contributed one a piece.

Hayden Hawkey recorded 24 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Jack Hickey made 34 saves for Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) on 37 shots. Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.