M2 Central Michigan University relied on the scoring touch of Zach Hitch, who netted two goals, to beat M1 Indiana Institute of Technology, 3-1.

Hitch found the back of the net on the power play 14:08 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M2 Central Michigan University and again while 19:03 into the third to make the score 3-1 M2 Central Michigan University.

M2 Central Michigan University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Central Michigan University gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M2 Central Michigan University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Central Michigan University puts an average of 5.1 pucks into the net per game. By firing 46 shots on goal, M2 Central Michigan University exceeded the 0.9 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Central Michigan University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

Kent Burnett also scored for M2 Central Michigan University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Central Michigan University were Tyler Carr, Zachary Mohr, Josh Mccarthy, and David Gibson, who each chipped in one.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's offense was clicking better than usual and put 23 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.6 shots per game it averages.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was led by Nathan Nelson, who scored the team's only goal. Nelson scored on the power play 16:34 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M2 Central Michigan University. A hooking penalty on Gregory Cannon had put M1 Indiana Institute of Technology on the power play. Ryan Krolikowski picked up the assist.

Jake Dewalt recorded 22 saves for M2 Central Michigan University. M2 Central Michigan University registered two goals on six power play opportunities. John Slavik made 43 saves for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology on 45 shots. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.