Derek DeCastro recorded a shutout against M2 Rhode Island College as M2 Merrimack College picked up an 8-0 win.

M2 Merrimack College was sparked by Tyler Aberle, who finished with one goal. Aberle scored zero seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Merrimack College.

M2 Merrimack College's defensive play was more effective than usual against M2 Rhode Island College. M2 Merrimack College averages 2.9 goals allowed per game. M2 Merrimack College surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, M2 Merrimack College averages 3.2 goals per contest. The defensemen of M2 Merrimack College were also effective in M2 Rhode Island College's zone, and came away with two goals. The 51 shots that M2 Merrimack College put on net surpassed M2 Merrimack College's average of 1.3 shot per game this season.

M2 Merrimack College also had goals scored by Chris Price, Brett Romkey, Mark Robbins, Peter Mondello, Alec Rippetoe, Ryan Burg, and Dan Resop, who each put in one.

M2 Rhode Island College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Rhode Island College puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. M2 Rhode Island College's offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.3 shots per game it averages.

M2 Merrimack College's DeCastro stopped 26 shots out of the 26 that he faced. M2 Merrimack College finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage. Chris Pedchenko rejected 43 shots on goal for M2 Rhode Island College. M2 Rhode Island College ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.