A stellar performance between the pipes by Ryan Keane helped Dallas Stars Elite (MM) defeat Colorado Thunderbirds (MM), 2-1.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Dallas Stars Elite (MM) gave up one goal despite allowing 11 power plays.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) was sparked by Joseph Crump, who tallied one goal. Crump scored 13:23 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Dallas Stars Elite (MM). Chris Salmon picked up the assist.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 12 minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) surpassed its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game.

Tyler Schulz also scored for Dallas Stars Elite (MM). In addition, Dallas Stars Elite (MM) received assists from Trenton Lee, Alex Ochterbeck, and Ben Allen, who contributed one each.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) had been averaging 16.0 minutes in penalties per game. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) forced Dallas Stars Elite (MM) goalie Keane to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Sam Morton, who scored the team's only goal. Morton scored on the power play 13:53 into the second period to make the score 1-1. A tripping penalty on Michael Curran had put Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) on the power play. Trystan Isenhour assisted on the tally.

Keane rejected 37 shots on goal for Dallas Stars Elite (MM). Dallas Stars Elite (MM) registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Nick Nietubyc was ejected from the game. Ben Roberts recorded 18 saves for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). For Colorado Thunderbirds (MM), Peyton Manning was ejected from the game.