Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats defeated M2 Northern Arizona University in a shootout 4-3 (2-1 SO).

The shootout lasted for six attempts between the teams. M2 Northern Arizona University got a shootout goal from Cameron Mcdonald. In addition to the clincher, M1 Arizona / University of got a shootout goal from Brett Fagerheim.

The Wildcats overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. M1 Arizona / University of trailed 3-2 after a goal by M2 Northern Arizona University's Kirby Carlson at 1:41 in the third period. The Wildcats tied things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Alex Nespor at 13:12 in the third period.

M2 Northern Arizona University's power play was ineffective against M1 Arizona / University of's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

The Wildcats' offense was clicking better than usual and put 56 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.2 shots per game they average. M1 Arizona / University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Arizona / University of also got a goal from Kyle Griffin as well. More assists for M1 Arizona / University of came via Shane Gleason, Jacob Crow, Fagerheim, and Jake Campbell, who each chipped in one.

M2 Northern Arizona University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Northern Arizona University puts an average of 5.5 pucks into the net per game. M2 Northern Arizona University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M2 Northern Arizona University put 42 shots on net during the contest, more than the 5.7 it averages per game.

M2 Northern Arizona University was helped by Mcdonald, who tallied two goals. Mcdonald scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 3:49 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M2 Northern Arizona University had gotten the advantage when the Wildcats' Gleason was sent off for tripping. Matt Mehlhaff assisted on the tally. Mcdonald's next tally on the power play made the score 2-1 M2 Northern Arizona University with 3:03 left in the second period. M2 Northern Arizona University found itself down a man on Dillon Benjamin's holding. Carlson picked up the assist. M2 Northern Arizona University also got points from Carlson, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Northern Arizona University received assists from Corey Briody, who had one.

Garrett Patrick recorded 39 saves for M1 Arizona / University of. The Wildcats registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Seth Kollman made 52 saves for M2 Northern Arizona University on 55 shots. M2 Northern Arizona University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.