M3-Central Michigan University had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa.

M3-Central Michigan University's Alex Estes was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 30 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Estes will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.35.

M3-Central Michigan University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Central Michigan University gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

M3-Central Michigan University stifled M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Central Michigan University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M3-Central Michigan University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 35 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game it averages. M3-Central Michigan University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Central Michigan University was helped by Jacob Ryan, who registered one goal. Ryan scored 13:17 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Central Michigan University. Justice Bigelow assisted on the tally. M3-Central Michigan University also got points from Cody Ferris, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Mike Chodzko, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Central Michigan University also had goals scored by Harrison Stoolmiller and Kyle Hyde, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Central Michigan University received assists from Jacob Becker, Austin Cole, Eric Willetts, and Colin Vanderweele, who each chipped in one.

M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M3-Central Michigan University power plays. M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa puts an average of 5.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa forced M3-Central Michigan University goalie Estes to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa was led by Brendan Lewis, who scored the team's only goal. Lewis scored 2:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa. Channing Lamborn provided the assist.

Nathan Pratt rejected 30 shots on goal for M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa. M3-Indiana Univ-Purdue - Fort Wa incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.