The game between the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers and the M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M1 Mercyhurst University emerged with a 4-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Joseph Tadiello secured the win for the Lakers with a goal in the second period.

Tadiello had a great game for M1 Mercyhurst University, netting two goals.

The Lakers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Canisius College to score on any of its five power plays. The 36 shots that M1 Mercyhurst University put on net surpassed the Lakers' average of 1.1 shot per game this season.

M1 Mercyhurst University additionally got points from Jesse Valasek, who also racked up one goal and two assists. M1 Mercyhurst University also got a goal from Patrick Schafer as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Mercyhurst University were Colin Fenelon, who had two and Joseph Zinner, Kaleb Schwab, Sean DeVarennes, and Brian Hamm, who contributed one each.

The Golden Griffins' offense operated below their season average. M1 Canisius College averages 4.4 goals per game. The Golden Griffins put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.5 they average per game. M1 Canisius College struggled on the penalty kill, allowing M1 Mercyhurst University to score three power play goals on four chances.

The Golden Griffins were led by Patrick Hurtubise, who had one goal and one assist. Hurtubise scored 8:34 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Michael Mangone picked up the assist. Dimitrios Gogos also scored for M1 Canisius College. In addition, M1 Canisius College received assists from Austin Casselberry, who had two.

Nick George made 26 saves for the Lakers on 28 shots. M1 Mercyhurst University incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Hiroyasu Takahashi took the loss and made 17 saves before being replaced by Craig Cercone who made 15 saves. M1 Canisius College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.