M2 Montana Tech University of M tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Denver University of held on for a 3-2 victory.

M2 Denver University of made the score 3-1 on a goal by Taylor Jay at 11:48 in the third period, and M2 Montana Tech University of M got as close as 3-2 when Sam Mitchell scored 17:50 into the third period.

Jay was all over the ice for M2 Denver University of, as he racked up two goals in the win.

M2 Denver University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Montana Tech University of M to score on any of its three power plays. By firing 27 shots on goal, M2 Denver University of exceeded the 1.4 shot it averages per game this year.

M2 Denver University of also got points from Tyler Smith, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Denver University of were John Eansor, Tylar Novy, Bradley Conover, and Brian Desmond, who each chipped in one.

M2 Montana Tech University of M did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Montana Tech University of M averages 5.6 goals per game. M2 Montana Tech University of M's offense was clicking better than usual and put 33 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.6 shots per game it averages.

M2 Montana Tech University of M additionally got points from Jake Sharon, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Montana Tech University of M came via Dunk Abbott and Edward Schmalz, who contributed one each.

M2 Denver University of's Matthew Dawes stopped 31 shots out of the 33 that he faced. M2 Denver University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. James Adamo made 24 saves for M2 Montana Tech University of M on 27 shots. M2 Montana Tech University of M ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.