Behind a great game by Charlie Chamberlain, who had two goals, the M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles defeated the M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins, 5-2.

Chamberlain scored at 3:59 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Niagara University and again while 8:38 into the second to make the score 3-0 M1 Niagara University.

M1 Niagara University forced M1 Canisius College goalie Bret Gilmour to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

M1 Niagara University also got points from Anthony Russell, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Niagara University included Patrick gregory and Jeffrey Monfils, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Niagara University came via Max Hyland, who had two and Brad Beran, Andrew Mitch, Dallas Szustak, Tyler Stockwell, Kody Helbig, and Joey Sheena, who contributed one each.

The Golden Griffins' offense operated below their season average. M1 Canisius College puts an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. With 27 shots on target during the contest, the Golden Griffins exceeded the 0.6 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Canisius College was helped by Jesse Caulkins, who tallied one goal. Caulkins scored 18:45 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Niagara University. Matthew Muszynski assisted on the tally. Andrew Ferrentino also scored for M1 Canisius College. In addition, M1 Canisius College received assists from Patrick Hurtubise, Steve Gentner, and Jess Hackett, who each chipped in one.

The Purple Eagles' Mike Parda stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M1 Niagara University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Bret Gilmour took the loss and made 27 saves before being replaced by Craig Cercone who made five saves. The Golden Griffins totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-4 on the power play. M1 Canisius College ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Austin Casselberry was ejected from the game.