RM RoughRiders (MM) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) made the score 5-2 on a goal by Matthew Meier at 13:10 in the third period, and RM RoughRiders (MM) got as close as 5-3 when Connor Ward scored 15:55 into the third period.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was sparked by Alejandro Ochoa, who finished with one goal and one assist. Ochoa scored 8:03 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Mason Boh provided the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up five minors and two majors for 30 minutes in penalty time. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) surpassed its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s offense rang up 37 shots on RM RoughRiders (MM)'s net.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) also got points from Boh, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) also got a goal from Mitchell Bailey as well. More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) came via Jesse Shelton, who had two and Philip Middleton, Pierce Maty, and Artem Nekrasov, who contributed one a piece.

RM RoughRiders (MM) racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and two majors for 52 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 11.0 minutes per game RM RoughRiders (MM) had been spending in the box.

Thomas Jarman also scored for RM RoughRiders (MM). In addition, RM RoughRiders (MM) received assists from John Nitchen, who had two and Brien Caseria and Jacob Bauer, who each chipped in one.

Nick Kossoff made 25 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on 28 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Jared Young rejected 32 shots on goal for RM RoughRiders (MM). RM RoughRiders (MM) registered one goal on three power play opportunities.