Jiri Aberle had a standout game with 34 saves, and M3-Grand Valley State University beat M3-Saginaw Valley State University 2-1.

M3-Grand Valley State University was led by Max Taylor, who registered one goal. Taylor scored 3:56 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Grand Valley State University. Scott Schueneman provided the assist.

M3-Grand Valley State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Grand Valley State University averages 4.7 goals per game. M3-Grand Valley State University put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game.

Christopher Norkus also scored for M3-Grand Valley State University. More assists for M3-Grand Valley State University came via Mitch Claggett and Alex Keefer, who contributed one each.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Saginaw Valley State University puts an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game. M3-Saginaw Valley State University forced M3-Grand Valley State University goalie Aberle to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was led by Dylan Welch, who scored the team's only goal. Welch scored on the power play 17:41 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M3-Saginaw Valley State University earned a power play opportunity when Dante Delabbio was put in the box for slashing. Branden Rosen picked up the assist.

M3-Grand Valley State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Garrett Chronowski recorded 33 saves for M3-Saginaw Valley State University. M3-Saginaw Valley State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.