Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) beat Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) 1-0 in a game that featured tenacious defense, solid goalkeeping and a winning score from Jason Tackett.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Tackett, who grabbed one goal. Tackett scored 8:13 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Rack picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) averages 2.1 goals per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Jimmie Thomas stopped 21 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Nick Kossoff rejected 25 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.