The M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats took the lead against M2 Utah University of in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

Garrett Patrick frustrated M2 Utah University of's offense all game, and stopped 31 shots en route to a shutout. Patrick certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.45 entering the contest.

The Wildcats were sparked by Grandov, who tallied one goal.

M1 Arizona / University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Wildcats put 41 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.9 they average per game.

M1 Arizona / University of also got a goal from Brian Hogan as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Arizona / University of were John Hogan and Orion Olsen, who contributed one each.

M2 Utah University of stifled M1 Arizona / University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Utah University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Utah University of puts an average of 4.7 pucks into the net per game. M2 Utah University of forced the Wildcats goalie Patrick to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

M1 Arizona / University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Chris Komma made 39 saves for M2 Utah University of on 41 shots. M2 Utah University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.