Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) pulled out a 2-1 (OT) overtime victory over Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on a clutch goal by Dalton Messina.

Messina had a great game for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM), netting two goals. Messina's tallies came at 14:03 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) and 1:13 into the fourth to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) power plays.

In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) received assists from Michael Underwood, Coale Norris, Justin Michaelian, and Austin Grzenia, who each chipped in one.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Jack Doremus, who scored the team's only goal. Doremus scored 7:53 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Jake LeBauer picked up the assist.

Jack Leavy made 23 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) on 24 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s Ben Roberts stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.