The M1 West Virginia University Mountaineers beat the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Joseph Baker provided M1 West Virginia University with the game-winning tally when he scored 1:09 into the first period. The Mountaineers earned a power play opportunity when Richard Rhodes was put in the box for elbowing. Trey Bracy picked up the assist.

M1 West Virginia University's Eric Schaetzle was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 28 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Schaetzle will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.11.

Bracy was all over the ice for the Mountaineers, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Bracy scored 17:15 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 West Virginia University. Zachary LaDuke assisted on the tally.

M1 West Virginia University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 John Carroll University power plays. With 34 shots on target during the contest, the Mountaineers exceeded the 2.5 shots they average per game this year.

M1 West Virginia University additionally got points from LaDuke, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Baker, who also finished with one goal and one assist.

M1 John Carroll University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Blue Streaks average 3.1 goals per game. By firing 29 shots on goal, M1 John Carroll University exceeded the 3.4 shots it averages per game this year.

The Blue Streaks were led by Tyler Gaglia, who scored the team's only goal. Gaglia scored 8:17 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 West Virginia University. Logan Lopicka provided the assist.

M1 West Virginia University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Matthew Russell recorded 31 saves for M1 John Carroll University. The Blue Streaks incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.