Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) took the lead against Washington Little Capitals (MM) in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

Richard Grant provided Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) with the game-winning tally when he scored 4:33 into the the first period. Jesse Shelton assisted on the tally.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was boosted by Nick Kossoff, who turned in a shutout with 26 saves. The solid play of Kossoff will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.74.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Grant, who tallied one goal and one assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Washington Little Capitals (MM) power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) forced Washington Little Capitals (MM) goalie Tyler Hough to work between the pipes, taking 47 shots.

Canyon Scala also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Michael Yacullo, who had one.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Washington Little Capitals (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Washington Little Capitals (MM) puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Hough rejected 45 shots on goal for Washington Little Capitals (MM). Washington Little Capitals (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.