Justin Rucinski was all over the ice for M2 Northern Illinois University, as he tallied four goals in M2 Northern Illinois University's 5-3 win over M2 Iowa University of.

Rucinski notched his first tally 7:56 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:21 into the first, at 17:52 into the second, and at 6:32 into the third.

M2 Northern Illinois University stifled M2 Iowa University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Brian Pounds, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Northern Illinois University came via Eric Svejda, Thomas Turner, and Kevin Schwartz, who each chipped in one.

M2 Iowa University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Iowa University of averages 5.4 goals per game. The 29 shots that M2 Iowa University of put on net surpassed M2 Iowa University of's average of 3.3 shots per game this season.

M2 Iowa University of was helped by Alex Martin, who finished with one goal. Martin scored 8:31 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 Northern Illinois University. Matan Nadler assisted on the tally. M2 Iowa University of also got points from Nathan Podraza, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mike Tiede also scored for M2 Iowa University of. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Iowa University of were Kyle Ver Woert and Bobby Acri, who contributed one each.

Alex Hare rejected 26 shots on goal for M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Alex Wisnousky recorded 22 saves for M2 Iowa University of. M2 Iowa University of incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.