In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles escaped with a 4-2 victory over the M1 Rhode Island / University of Rams.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Patrick gregory secured the win for M1 Niagara University with a goal in the second period.

The Purple Eagles were sparked by gregory, who tallied one goal. Gregory scored 18:08 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Niagara University. Austin Wharry picked up the assist.

M1 Niagara University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 25 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.4 shots per game it averages.

M1 Niagara University additionally got points from Dalton Bew, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Niagara University included Andrew Mitch and Charlie Chamberlain, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Niagara University were Tyler Stockwell, Jacob Ledyard, and Kody Helbig, who each chipped in one.

M1 Rhode Island / University of's offense operated below its season average. The Rams put an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. M1 Rhode Island / University of's offense rang up 41 shots on the Purple Eagles' net. The Rams gave up more goals than its normal season average. M1 Rhode Island / University of is averaging 1.9 goal against for the season.

The Rams were helped by Daniel Grogan, who grabbed one goal. Grogan scored 10:55 into the second period to make the score 2-2. AJ Chua assisted on the tally. M1 Rhode Island / University of also got a goal from Matthew Pederson as well. In addition, M1 Rhode Island / University of received assists from Brenden Siegel, Michael Pesola, and Robbie Buehrer, who contributed one each.

Mike Parda rejected 39 shots on goal for M1 Niagara University. The Purple Eagles incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. M1 Niagara University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Helbig was ejected from the game. Andrew Sherman recorded 21 saves for M1 Rhode Island / University of. The Rams incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.