M3-Central Michigan University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame on the way to a 5-4 win.

M3-Central Michigan University made the score 5-1 on a goal by Eric Willetts at 16:49 in the second period, and M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame got as close as 5-4 when William Bauers scored 15:55 into the third period.

M3-Central Michigan University was led by Kyle Hyde, who registered one goal and one assist. Hyde scored 2:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Central Michigan University. Mike Chodzko picked up the assist.

By firing 36 shots on goal, M3-Central Michigan University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Central Michigan University also got a goal from Austin Cole as well. In addition, M3-Central Michigan University received assists from Cody Ferris, who had one and Colin Vanderweele, who had two.

M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame's offense rang up 36 shots on M3-Central Michigan University's net. M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame was led by Bradley Kolcz, who finished with one goal and two assists. Kolcz scored on the power play 3:17 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Central Michigan University. M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame had gotten the advantage when M3-Central Michigan University's Justice Bigelow was sent off for slashing. Nick Pines assisted on the tally. M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame also had goals scored by Alex Haygood and Austin Pedue, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame came via Zachary Bourcier, who had two and Jake Radde and Philip Abate, who contributed one each.

Alex Estes rejected 32 shots on goal for M3-Central Michigan University. M3-Central Michigan University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Devin Nyers took the loss and made 29 saves before being replaced by Nicko Allen who made two saves. M3-Holy Cross College at Notre Dame incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.