Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Cleveland Barons (MM) held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Austin Kamer put Cleveland Barons (MM) up 5-2 in the third period, but Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) pulled to within one on Mason Boh's tally 9:56 into the third period.

Kamer was all over the ice for Cleveland Barons (MM), as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Kamer scored the first of his two goals at 17:49 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Cleveland Barons (MM). Scott Donahue provided the assist. Kamer's next tally made the score Cleveland Barons (MM) with 13:33 left in the third period. Max Reisinger picked up the assist.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Donahue, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Reisinger, who also registered one goal and one assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Stuart Ilekys as well. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Chris Deprez, who had two and Grant Meyer, Micheal Eade, and Shawn Brennan, who contributed one a piece.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was unable to stop Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) gave up more goals than its normal season average. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) averages 2.1 goals allowed per game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) also got points from Matthew Meier, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Evan Feno, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) were Mitchell Bailey, who had one and Colin Biebel, who had two.

Drew Vogler made 28 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 32 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Hayden Hawkey recorded 17 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.