Despite having to fight off several power plays, the M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles were able to defeat the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks, 3-1.

M1 Niagara University was led by Charlie Chamberlain, who registered one goal. Chamberlain scored 10:13 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Niagara University. Dalton Bew assisted on the tally.

The Purple Eagles were held below their usual level of production. M1 Niagara University averages 5.5 goals per game. The Purple Eagles put 30 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.5 they average per game. M1 Niagara University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 40 penalty minutes.

M1 Niagara University additionally got points from Bew, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Patrick Gregory also scored for M1 Niagara University. In addition, M1 Niagara University received assists from Andrew Mitch, who had two and Tyler Stockwell and Zachary Seither, who contributed one each.

M1 John Carroll University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Blue Streaks put an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. With 21 shots on target during the contest, M1 John Carroll University exceeded the 3.6 shots it averages per game this year. The Blue Streaks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 John Carroll University was led by Kevin Vinyard, who scored the team's only goal. Vinyard scored on the power play 3:11 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M1 John Carroll University. The Blue Streaks had gotten the advantage when the Purple Eagles' Jacob Ledyard was sent off for cross checking. Logan Lopicka picked up the assist.

Mike Parda made 20 saves for M1 Niagara University on 21 shots. The Purple Eagles registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Matthew Russell rejected 27 shots on goal for M1 John Carroll University. The Blue Streaks registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.