In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Colorado Rampage (mm) escaped with a 4-3 victory over Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jordan Kauffmann secured the win for Colorado Rampage (mm) with a goal in the third period.

Sam Gilmore had a great game for Colorado Rampage (mm), netting two goals. Gilmore scored at 1:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Rampage (mm) and again while 9:28 into the first to make the score 2-1 Colorado Rampage (mm).

Colorado Rampage (mm) was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 16.0 minutes per game Colorado Rampage (mm) had been spending in the box. Colorado Rampage (mm) kept Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Ben Roberts made 27 saves on 31 shots. Colorado Rampage (mm) outdid its season average for goals scored. Colorado Rampage (mm) averages 1.9 goal per game.

Colorado Rampage (mm) also got a goal from Jack ONeil as well. In addition, Colorado Rampage (mm) received assists from Sean Giles, John Luke Van Anne, Andrew Vanderbeck, and Brendon Carlstrom, who each chipped in one.

Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Colorado Rampage (mm) power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) was helped by Jake Dosen, who grabbed one goal. Dosen scored on the power play 11:44 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Colorado Rampage (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) had gotten the advantage when Colorado Rampage (mm)'s Carlstrom was sent off for roughing. Austen Peterson picked up the assist. Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) additionally got points from Peterson, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Jaren Yatsu also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm). More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) came via Blake Terry and Noah Boe, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Rampage (mm)'s Aaron Jatana stopped 21 shots out of the 24 that he faced. For Colorado Rampage (mm), Austin Shea was ejected from the game. Colorado Thunderbirds 15 (mm) registered three goals on eight power play opportunities.