M3-Oakland University jumped out to a five-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat M3-Northwood University, 8-1.

AJ Rosales had a great game for M3-Oakland University, netting two goals. Rosales' tallies came on the power play at 6:59 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Oakland University and 17:49 into the first to make the score 5-0 M3-Oakland University.

M3-Oakland University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

M3-Oakland University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. M3-Oakland University's goal total was higher than its season average. M3-Oakland University averages 5.9 goals per game. M3-Oakland University put 56 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game.

M3-Oakland University additionally got points from Eric Woolf, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Matthew Zuelch, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Jared Vanvalkenburg, who also had one goal and one assist. Jacob Harlick also scored for M3-Oakland University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Oakland University were Robert Lauro, Brian Feldpausch, and Maxwell Dubin, who contributed one each and Chris Hellebuyck, Alex Zakucia, and Jeffrey Clemence, who each chipped in two.

M3-Northwood University struggled to put together a cohesive attack and finished with a mere 14 shots over the course of the game. However, M3-Northwood University ripped more shots in the game than the 5.0 per game it averages. M3-Northwood University's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in three goals to M3-Oakland University's power play unit.

Austin Mcardle rejected 13 shots on goal for M3-Oakland University. Dominic Orlando made 48 saves for M3-Northwood University on 56 shots. M3-Northwood University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.