The game between M2 Denver University of and M2 Utah State University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 Denver University of emerged with a 4-3 win.

M2 Denver University of gained the winning advantage on a goal by Brett Connaughton 14:43 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

In a losing effort, M2 Utah State University was paced by Drew Decker, who had two goals. Decker scored the first of his two goals at 3:57 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M2 Utah State University. Shaun Gibbons assisted on the tally. Decker's next tally made the score 3-2 M2 Utah State University with 16:18 left in the third period. Brandon Blauer picked up the assist.

M2 Denver University of was led by Connaughton, who tallied one goal and one assist.

M2 Denver University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M2 Denver University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.3 shot per game it averages.

Others who scored for M2 Denver University of included Brian Desmond, Taylor Jay, and Christos Koukis, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Denver University of were Trevor Jensen, Tylar Novy, Tyler Young, Tyler Smith, and Chase Iacofano, who each chipped in one.

M2 Utah State University stifled M2 Denver University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. By firing 26 shots on goal, M2 Utah State University exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Utah State University also got a goal from Cooper Limb as well. In addition, M2 Utah State University received assists from Andrew Latham, who had two and Rylee Orr and Morgan McJimsey, who contributed one each.

Matthew Dawes recorded 23 saves for M2 Denver University of. M2 Denver University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Austin Willenborg made 25 saves for M2 Utah State University on 29 shots. M2 Utah State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.