Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) took the lead against Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

A goal 9:11 into the first period by Baker Shore proved to be the game winner, and powered Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) to the victory. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) had gained a power play chance when Cal Nauss was whistled for holding. Nikolai Lyssogor picked up the assist.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was led by Shore, who grabbed one goal.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got a goal from Quinn Martin as well. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Michael Muschitiello and Brayden Nicholetts, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s offense operated below its season average. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) puts an average of 2.8 pucks into the net per game. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 12 shots on net to force 12 saves. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s Hunter Bancroft stopped 12 shots out of the 12 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Dmytro Zakharchenko made 23 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) on 25 shots. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.