The M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over M1 Indiana Institute of Technology.

M1 Oakland University was sparked by Corson Johnstone, who registered one goal. Johnstone scored on the power play 11:09 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Oakland University. The Golden Grizzlies had taken the advantage when M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's Connor Roche got sent off for slashing. Matt Stirling assisted on the tally.

M1 Oakland University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Golden Grizzlies kept M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's goalie busy throughout the game, and Zach Larson made 51 saves on 57 shots. M1 Oakland University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M1 Oakland University also got points from Stirling, who also racked up one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Oakland University included William Balent, who had two and Andrew Parus and John Baker, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Oakland University received assists from Ryan Rotondi and Kyle Nelson, who contributed one each and Michael Mackinnon and Ian Jacobs, who each chipped in two.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 17 minutes in penalty time. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology surpassed its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.1 it averages per game.

Anthony Munoz made 21 saves for the Golden Grizzlies on 22 shots. M1 Oakland University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.