Undaunted by a three-goal deficit, Colorado RoughRiders battled back to claim a 4-3 victory over Ogden Mustangs.

Colorado RoughRiders never led in the game until netting the game winner. Colorado RoughRiders fell behind 3-0 after a goal by Ogden Mustangs' Alex Forbes at 11:14 in the first period. Colorado RoughRiders tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Padraic Ripple at 6:46 in the third period. Colorado RoughRiders scored the game winner at 14:42 in the third period on a goal by Ripple.

Ogden Mustangs' power play was ineffective against Colorado RoughRiders' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Ogden Mustangs was unable to stop Colorado RoughRiders from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado RoughRiders eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

Colorado RoughRiders was helped by Charles Joly, who grabbed one goal. Colorado RoughRiders additionally got points from Walker Harris, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Colorado RoughRiders also got a goal from Casey Riccatone as well. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado RoughRiders were Thayne Trumbull, who had two and Christian Akita, Nick Kukuris, Hunter Behrens, and Blake Couture, who each chipped in one.

Ogden Mustangs forced Colorado RoughRiders' goaltenders to work all game long, firing 37 shots and forcing 34 saves. Kirill Pustovalov made 24 stops and Sean Cuscaden made 10. Ogden Mustangs stifled Colorado RoughRiders' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Ogden Mustangs was helped by Liam Charnock, who registered one goal. Charnock scored 1:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ogden Mustangs. Andreas Zollner also scored for Ogden Mustangs. More assists for Ogden Mustangs came via David Clements, Jon Mencer, Corey Iapalucci, and Edvin Johansson, who contributed one each.

Colorado RoughRiders incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Andreas Pettersson rejected 28 shots on goal for Ogden Mustangs. Ogden Mustangs incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.