Bryce Stenstrom netted a hat trick to lead M3-Aurora University-Blue over M3-Illinois State University, 6-1.

Stenstrom notched his first tally 7:39 into the second period. He then added goals at 13:26 into the second and at 2:42 into the third.

M3-Aurora University-Blue was led by goalie Gavin Carlson, who finished with 37 saves while allowing one goal. Carlson certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.17 entering the contest.

M3-Aurora University-Blue cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring three goals on four chances. M3-Aurora University-Blue put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.2 it averages per game.

M3-Aurora University-Blue additionally got points from Tyler Hascall, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Aurora University-Blue included Paul Mascitti and Anthony Palermo, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Aurora University-Blue came via Anthony Rohde, Kyle Pierce, and Shane Brown, who contributed one each.

M3-Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Illinois State University puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game. M3-Illinois State University's offense rang up 38 shots on M3-Aurora University-Blue's net.

M3-Aurora University-Blue incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Sam Rosenbaum recorded 30 saves for M3-Illinois State University. M3-Illinois State University totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play. For M3-Illinois State University, Jack Segerson was ejected from the game.