The M1 Adrian College Bulldogs survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers on the way to a 6-5 win.

A goal by Matt Zaremba put M1 Adrian College up 6-3 in the third period, but M1 Mercyhurst University pulled to within one on Joseph Tadiello's tally 16:46 into the third period.

Alex Dobrzeniecki was all over the ice for the Bulldogs, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Dobrzeniecki scored 12:22 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Erik Alden assisted on the tally.

M1 Adrian College racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. The Bulldogs surpassed its season average of 24.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Adrian College's offense rang up 37 shots on the Lakers' net.

M1 Adrian College additionally got points from Zaremba, who also had one goal and one assist, Chris Derochie, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Robert Bodette, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Adrian College included Zachary Mackay and Brad Kobryn, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Adrian College received assists from Justin Fisher, who had two and Nicholas Goettel, Nikolas Sakellaropoulos, and Adam Bristol, who contributed one each.

By firing 25 shots on goal, M1 Mercyhurst University exceeded the 1.3 shot it averages per game this year. The Lakers found themselves short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

M1 Mercyhurst University also got points from Kevin Valasek, who also registered one goal and one assist and Greg Marsch, who also had one goal and one assist. M1 Mercyhurst University also got a goal from Jesse Valasek as well. More assists for M1 Mercyhurst University came via Patrick Schafer, who had three and Joseph Zinner and Michael Rohm, who each chipped in one.

Matthew Schnoes made 20 saves for the Bulldogs on 25 shots. For M1 Adrian College, Bristol was ejected from the game. Bryan Danczak rejected 31 shots on goal for M1 Mercyhurst University. The Lakers registered four goals on 11 power play opportunities.