Behind a great game by Alex Truscott, who had two goals, Colorado Rampage (MM) defeated Iowa Wild (MM), 4-0.

Truscott scored at 5:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Rampage (MM) and again while 8:33 into the first to make the score 2-0 Colorado Rampage (MM).

Colorado Rampage (MM) was boosted by Karl Zodda, who turned in a shutout with 34 saves. Zodda certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.53 entering the contest.

Colorado Rampage (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Colorado Rampage (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

Colorado Rampage (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Colorado Rampage (MM) surpassed its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. Colorado Rampage (MM) stifled Iowa Wild (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Colorado Rampage (MM)'s defensive play was more effective than usual against Iowa Wild (MM). Colorado Rampage (MM) allows 2.7 goals per game. Colorado Rampage (MM) forced Iowa Wild (MM) goalie RJ Pluhar to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Colorado Rampage (MM) also had goals scored by Tyler Millar and Christian Cardin, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Rampage (MM) were Carter Yang, who had two and Riley Buller and Ben Barrett, who each chipped in one.

Iowa Wild (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Colorado Rampage (MM) to score on any of its three power plays. Iowa Wild (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Iowa Wild (MM) puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. Colorado Rampage (MM) was unable to stop Iowa Wild (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Iowa Wild (MM) eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

For Colorado Rampage (MM), Carson Briske was ejected from the game. Pluhar rejected 29 shots on goal for Iowa Wild (MM). Iowa Wild (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.