The M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies were firing on all cylinders against the M1 Adrian College Bulldogs, and when the final buzzer sounded Golden Grizzlies emerged with a 5-2 win.

M1 Oakland University was sparked by Kyle Nelson, who registered one goal. Nelson scored 10:34 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Oakland University. William Balent provided the assist.

M1 Oakland University additionally got points from Ian Jacobs, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Oakland University also had goals scored by Ryan Rotondi, Michael Mackinnon, and Matt Seidel, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Oakland University came via Frank Saputo, Ian Teal, Matt Stirling, and Corson Johnstone, who contributed one each.

M1 Adrian College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Bulldogs put an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game. M1 Adrian College forced the Golden Grizzlies goalie Corey Hrischuk to work between the pipes, taking 48 shots. The Bulldogs struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 24 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays.

M1 Adrian College was helped by Chris Derochie, who had one goal. Derochie scored on the power play 57 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-1. The Bulldogs had taken the advantage when M1 Oakland University's Teal got sent off for slashing. Justin Fisher assisted on the tally. Matt Zaremba also scored for M1 Adrian College. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Adrian College were Matthew Oneill and Brad Kobryn, who each chipped in one.

Corey Hrischuk made 46 saves for the Golden Grizzlies on 48 shots. M1 Oakland University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Matthew Schnoes recorded 22 saves for M1 Adrian College. The Bulldogs registered one goal on four power play opportunities.