A stellar performance between the pipes by Mike Parda helped the M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles defeat the M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls, 4-1.

M1 Niagara University's penalty kill excelled, as the Purple Eagles gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M1 Niagara University was sparked by Patrick Ryan, who registered one goal. Ryan scored 1:08 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Niagara University.

The Purple Eagles' penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 12 minors and two majors for 44 minutes in penalty time. M1 Niagara University had been averaging 26.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Purple Eagles put 44 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 they average per game.

M1 Niagara University also had goals scored by Andrew Mitch, Dallas Szustak, and Charlie Chamberlain, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Niagara University were Tyler Stockwell and Jacob Ledyard, who contributed one each.

M1 Buffalo / University at racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 11 minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 23.0 minutes per game the Bulls had been spending in the box. M1 Buffalo / University at was held below its usual level of production. The Bulls average 4.2 goals per game. M1 Buffalo / University at's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. The Bulls average 1.8 goal allowed per game. By firing 41 shots on goal, M1 Buffalo / University at exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year.

The Bulls were led by Brenden Robinson, who scored the team's only goal. Robinson scored on the power play 17:18 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M1 Buffalo / University at earned a power play opportunity when Mitch was put in the box for cross checking. Bobby Piotrowicz picked up the assist.

Mike Parda made 40 saves for M1 Niagara University on 41 shots. The Purple Eagles registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Tyler Stark rejected 40 shots on goal for the Bulls.