Behind a great game by Kevin Valasek, who had one goal and two assists, the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers defeated the M1 Slippery Rock University Pride, 8-1.

Valasek got on the board by slotting home a short handed goal 3:34 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Mercyhurst University. M1 Mercyhurst University was on a disadvantage when Matthew Bilski went off the ice for tripping. Darnell Clarke provided the assist. Valasek dished an assist on Sean DeVarennes's goal that made the score 1-0 M1 Mercyhurst University at 14:45 into the first period. He added another helper on Greg Marsch's goal that made the score 5-1 M1 Mercyhurst University at 9:19 into the second period.

The Lakers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M1 Mercyhurst University's goal total was higher than its season average. The Lakers have scored at the pace of 4.1 goals per game during the current campaign. By firing 45 shots on goal, M1 Mercyhurst University exceeded the 2.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Mercyhurst University additionally got points from Marsch, who also finished with three goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Emilio Mayagoitia Puente also scored for M1 Mercyhurst University. More assists for M1 Mercyhurst University came via Patrick Dolan, Kaleb Schwab, Colin Fenelon, and Brian Hamm, who each chipped in one and Michael Rohm and Joseph Tadiello, who contributed two each.

M1 Slippery Rock University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Pride put an average of 4.0 pucks into the net per game. With 20 shots on target during the contest, M1 Slippery Rock University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. The Pride found themselves short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

M1 Slippery Rock University was led by Gregory Miller, who scored the team's only goal. Miller scored 16:13 into the first period to make the score 1-1. John Molinelli assisted on the tally.

Bryan Danczak recorded 19 saves for the Lakers. M1 Mercyhurst University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Pride's Lee Anderson stopped 37 shots out of the 45 that he faced.