Bryce Johnson netted a hat trick to lead the M1 Oklahoma / University of Sooners over the M1 Minot State University Beavers, 5-3.

M1 Oklahoma / University of led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Sooners' Mason Miller scored at 16:26 in the second period to put M1 Oklahoma / University of up 3-0.

The Sooners' penalty kill excelled, as M1 Oklahoma / University of gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

By firing 27 shots on goal, the Sooners exceeded the 2.0 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Oklahoma / University of additionally got points from Miller, who also had one goal and two assists. Ryan Stouffer also scored for M1 Oklahoma / University of. More assists for M1 Oklahoma / University of came via Taylor Herndon, Cory Ramsey, and Jordan Greenberg, who each chipped in one.

M1 Minot State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game it averages.

The Beavers were helped by Lyndon Lipinski, who registered one goal. Lipinski scored 9:15 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Jeremy Johnson picked up the assist. M1 Minot State University also got points from Johnson, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Minot State University also got a goal from Robby Moar as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Minot State University were Brett Nespor, who had one.

M1 Oklahoma / University of's Colin Fernandes stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. The Sooners incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Riley Hengen rejected 22 shots on goal for M1 Minot State University. The Beavers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.