Behind a great game by Matthew Muszynski, who had two goals and three assists, the M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins defeated the M1 Saint Bonaventure University Bonnies, 9-1.

Muszynski scored on the power play at 9:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Canisius College and again while 10:25 into the third to make the score 9-1 M1 Canisius College.

M1 Canisius College was led by goalie Hiroyasu Takahashi, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Takahashi will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.77.

The Golden Griffins' goal total was higher than their season average. M1 Canisius College has scored at the pace of 4.7 goals per game during the current campaign. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals. The Golden Griffins put 46 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.7 they average per game.

M1 Canisius College additionally got points from Dimitrios Gogos, who also racked up two goals and one assist, Patrick Hurtubise, who also tallied one goal and three assists, Steve Gentner, who also registered one goal and one assist, Preston Mackert, who also had one goal and one assist, Mike Held, who also racked up one goal and two assists, and Jess Hackett, who also registered one goal and two assists. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Stan Pawlow, Brian Walter, Samuel Burkhardt, and Austin Casselberry, who each chipped in one.

M1 Saint Bonaventure University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.9 shots per game it averages. The Bonnies struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 36 penalty minutes for four opposing power plays.

M1 Saint Bonaventure University was led by Joe Piegay, who scored the team's only goal. Piegay scored 10:54 into the first period to make the score 1-1. John Rogers provided the assist.

M1 Canisius College incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Alex Feyche made 37 saves for the Bonnies on 46 shots. M1 Saint Bonaventure University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.