Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-2 win over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM).

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s offense rang up 35 shots on Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s net. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) has scored at the pace of 2.1 goals per game during the current campaign. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was helped by Jake LeBauer, who grabbed one goal and one assist. LeBauer scored 10:49 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Noah Boe picked up the assist. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) also had goals scored by John Greer, who had two and Austen Peterson, Blake Terry, and David Marabella, who scored one goal each. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Jacob Tinker, who had two and Christopher(CJ) Dodero, Dylan Plsek, and Alexander Koumontzis, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 14 shots on net to force 12 saves. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on nine chances. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was led by Michael Boyle, who had one goal. Boyle scored on the power play 11:08 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) had gained a power play chance when Boe was whistled for roughing. Alex Aguirre assisted on the tally. Chase Wedding also scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Brandon Tucker, Brady Valiquette, and Chris Nicolai, who contributed one each.

Ben Roberts rejected 12 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Oliver Boerst recorded 29 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.