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Chicago Fury (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-2 win over Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).

JEFFREY LOSURDO had one goal and two assists to lead Chicago Fury (MM). LOSURDO scored 6:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Chicago Fury (MM). MICHAEL ZUFFANTE picked up the assist.

Chicago Fury (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Chicago Fury (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Chicago Fury (MM) forced Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s goaltenders to work between the pipes, launching 39 shots and forcing 33 saves. Daniel Swail made 10 stops and Ben Roberts made 23. Chicago Fury (MM) stifled Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The defensemen of Chicago Fury (MM) were also effective in Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s zone, and came away with two goals.

Chicago Fury (MM) also got points from ZUFFANTE, who also registered one goal and two assists. Chicago Fury (MM) also had goals scored by Sammy Martel, who had two and Jon Moskaluk and Chris Nowacki, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Chicago Fury (MM) were Josh Gardner, Chad Hillebrand, COLIN SWOYER, and Sam Markwood, who each chipped in one and Vladimir Studennikov and Josh N Nelson, who contributed two each.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) found itself short handed often, totaling 28 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was helped by Josiah Slavin, who grabbed one goal. Slavin scored 7:53 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Chicago Fury (MM). Sam Morton provided the assist. Sam Krawczyk also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) received assists from Eli Hernandez and Brayden Mannek, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Farah recorded 19 saves for Chicago Fury (MM). Chicago Fury (MM) incurred 42 minutes in penalty time with six minors.