Nicholas Gerlach netted a hat trick to lead M2 Bryant University over M2 Central Connecticut St Universit, 8-6.

Gerlach got on the scoresheet 18 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 11:58 into the first and at 8:36 into the third.

M2 Bryant University led by five goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Bryant University's Sean Henderson scored at 12:00 in the second period to put M2 Bryant University up 6-1.

M2 Bryant University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

M2 Bryant University stifled M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Bryant University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Bryant University averages 2.8 goals per game. By firing 50 shots on goal, M2 Bryant University exceeded the 0.6 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Bryant University also got points from Brett Mcneil, who also finished with two goals and one assist, Henderson, who also grabbed two goals and one assist, and Quinn Lacroix, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Bryant University received assists from Anthony Dellaquila, who had two and Nick Capalbo and Dan Congiusta, who each chipped in one.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit forced M2 Bryant University's goalies to work between the pipes, taking 53 shots and forcing 47 saves. Brian Conry made 37 stops and Spencer Patti made 10. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit was led by Matthew Lis, who tallied one goal and three assists. Lis scored 2:40 into the third period to make the score 6-3 M2 Bryant University. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit additionally got points from Kyle Leyerzapf, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Brendon Quirion, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Jack Johnson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit included Frank Pisano and Adam Mink, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit were Connor Loree, who had one.

John Palmieri took the loss and made 27 saves before being replaced by Matt Greenwood who made 15 saves. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-6 on the power play. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Loree was ejected from the game.