Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 West Chester University Golden Rams defeated the M1 Delaware / University of Blue Hens in a shootout 5-4 (2-0 SO).

The Golden Rams overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M1 West Chester University fell behind 4-2 after a goal by M1 Delaware / University of's Marcello Deangelis at 4:59 in the third period. The Golden Rams tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by John Mango at 7:14 in the third period.

In a losing effort, the Blue Hens were paced by Deangelis, who racked up two goals. Deangelis scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 14:54 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M1 Delaware / University of earned a power play opportunity when John Albanese was put in the box for tripping. John Brancaccio assisted on the tally. Deangelis' next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 M1 Delaware / University of with 15:01 left in the third period. Matthew Gumina picked up the assist.

M1 West Chester University put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.3 it averages per game. The Golden Rams bested their season scoring average. M1 West Chester University has scored at the pace of 2.3 goals per game during the current campaign.

The Blue Hens' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 West Chester University power plays. M1 Delaware / University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 60 shots on goal during the game, better than the 6.5 shots per game it averages.

Others who scored for M1 Delaware / University of included Maxwell Freeman and Vincent Zingarelli, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Delaware / University of were Brayden Penner, John Redgate, Ryan Pate, Corey Leskanic, Joe Bastone, and Gabriel Colona, who contributed one each.

Michael Rice made 56 saves for the Golden Rams on 60 shots. M1 West Chester University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with five minors. Patrick Rochefort rejected 24 shots on goal for the Blue Hens. M1 Delaware / University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.