Behind a great game by TOMMY PARROTTINO, who had two goals and one assist, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) defeated Colorado Thunderbirds (MM), 3-0.

PARROTTINO's tallies came at 10:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) and 7:52 into the second to make the score 2-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was boosted by Nikita Babintsev, who turned in a shutout with 30 saves. Babintsev managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.65 prior to the game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stifled Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) gives up 2.3 goals on average per game. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was unable to stop Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) eventually piled up 43 shots on goal.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also got points from ZACH RESNICK, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) received assists from Dalton Messina, who had two and Jonathan McDonald and Blake Evennou, who contributed one each.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) puts an average of 2.6 pucks into the net per game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Daniel Swail made 40 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on 43 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.