Drew Gannon netted a hat trick to lead Dallas Stars (MM) over Colorado Thunderbirds (MM), 5-2.

Gannon notched his first tally 13:03 into the first period. He then added goals at 15:29 into the first and at 16:18 into the second.

Dallas Stars (MM) also got points from Connor Chambers, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Jack Loessberg, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Dallas Stars (MM) received assists from Caleb Thompson, Blake Gober, Austin Thielges, and Chad Guderian, who contributed one a piece and Ryan Stevens and JM Piotrowski, who each chipped in two.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) averages 2.3 goals allowed per game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was helped by Garrett Cologne, who tallied one goal. Cologne scored 10:42 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Alejandro Ochoa provided the assist. Mason Boh also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) came via Mitchell Bailey, who had one.

Jacob Nehama recorded 13 saves for Dallas Stars (MM). Dallas Stars (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Hayden Hawkey made 15 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on 20 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.