Brett Nespor gave the M1 Minot State University Beavers a 2-1 (OT) victory over the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones when he scored 4:01 into the extra period.

M1 Minot State University was led by goalie Riley Hengen, who finished with 36 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Hengen will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.8.

The Beavers were led by Nespor, who racked up one goal.

M1 Minot State University put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.8 it averages per game.

Brett Mcnevin also scored for M1 Minot State University. In addition, M1 Minot State University received assists from Eric Bollefer, who had two and Lyndon Lipinski and Logan Herauf, who each chipped in one.

M1 Iowa State University's offense operated below its season average. The Cyclones average 3.2 goals per game. M1 Iowa State University's offense rang up 37 shots on the Beavers' net.

The Cyclones were led by Eero Helanto, who scored the team's only goal. Helanto scored on the power play 2:08 into the third period to make the score 1-1. M1 Iowa State University had taken the advantage when M1 Minot State University's Jeremy Johnson got sent off for too many men. Nate Percy assisted on the tally.

The Beavers incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Matt Cooper made 34 saves for the Cyclones on 36 shots. M1 Iowa State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.