The game between M3-Colorado State University and M2 Denver University of was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M3-Colorado State University emerged with a 4-2 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Michael Kamnikar at 15:56 of the third period.

M2 Denver University of's power play was ineffective against M3-Colorado State University's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

M3-Colorado State University was led by Kamnikar, who grabbed one goal.

By firing 22 shots on goal, M3-Colorado State University exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year.

Others who scored for M3-Colorado State University included Nathan Morris, Ben Reaman, and Brock Ward, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Colorado State University came via Jed Howard, Emmett LaCombe, and Jock Purchase, who contributed one each.

M2 Denver University of stifled M3-Colorado State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Denver University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Denver University of averages 4.5 goals per game. With 27 shots on target during the contest, M2 Denver University of exceeded the 1.8 shot it averages per game this year.

M2 Denver University of was helped by Robert Biedron, who racked up one goal. Biedron scored on the power play 6:13 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M2 Denver University of. M2 Denver University of had taken the advantage when M3-Colorado State University's Jake Fitzpatrick got sent off for hit from behind - game dq. Tyler Smith provided the assist. Jonathan Miller also scored for M2 Denver University of.

M3-Colorado State University's Nicholas Church stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M3-Colorado State University totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play. For M3-Colorado State University, Fitzpatrick was ejected from the game. Marc Honig made 18 saves for M2 Denver University of on 21 shots. M2 Denver University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.