Paul Cinquegrana lifted M2 Connecticut University of to a 7-2 victory with a hat trick against M2 Central Connecticut St Universit.

Cinquegrana's first goal came 42 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 4:04 into the first and at 10:31 into the third.

M2 Connecticut University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 27 penalty minutes.

M2 Connecticut University of stifled M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Connecticut University of kept M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's goalie busy throughout the game, and John Palmieri made 37 saves on 44 shots. M2 Connecticut University of outdid its season average for goals scored. M2 Connecticut University of averages 3.0 goals per game.

M2 Connecticut University of additionally got points from Nick Jaeger, who also grabbed two goals and one assist and Brian Sarosky, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Nic Gianelli also scored for M2 Connecticut University of. In addition, M2 Connecticut University of received assists from Adam Lebowitz, Christian Neumann, Mike Geiger, Clay Sosnowski, Connor Keenan, and Kevin Tuohy, who contributed one each.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit averages 4.8 goals per game. M2 Connecticut University of was unable to stop M2 Central Connecticut St Universit from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Central Connecticut St Universit eventually piled up 35 shots on goal. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit was helped by Max Maffucci, who racked up one goal. Maffucci scored 5:29 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Connecticut University of. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit also got a goal from Matthew Lis as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit were Kevin San Angelo and Kyle Block, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Furbush made 33 saves for M2 Connecticut University of on 35 shots. M2 Connecticut University of registered one goal on six power play opportunities. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-8 on the power play. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brendon Quirion was ejected from the game.