M3-Grand Valley State University tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M3-Calvin College held on for a 4-2 victory.

M3-Calvin College took a 4-0 lead during the third period, only to have M3-Grand Valley State University storm back on a Dante Delabbio goal 19:57 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

M3-Calvin College stifled M3-Grand Valley State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Calvin College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Calvin College puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-Calvin College got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M3-Calvin College's offense was clicking better than usual and put 35 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game it averages.

M3-Calvin College was led by Cameron Bell, who tallied one goal and one assist. Bell scored 15:06 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Calvin College. Ryan Racanelli assisted on the tally. M3-Calvin College also got a goal from Richard Luimes as well. More assists for M3-Calvin College came via Ian Fleming, Austin Kath, and Brent Harris, who contributed one each.

M3-Grand Valley State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Grand Valley State University averages 4.9 goals per game. By firing 34 shots on goal, M3-Grand Valley State University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Grand Valley State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

Max Taylor also scored for M3-Grand Valley State University. In addition, M3-Grand Valley State University received assists from Derek Simon and Robbie Thornburg, who each chipped in one.

M3-Calvin College's Alex Zion stopped 32 shots out of the 34 that he faced. M3-Calvin College incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jiri Aberle rejected 31 shots on goal for M3-Grand Valley State University. M3-Grand Valley State University registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.