The M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles were firing on all cylinders against the M1 Cortland State University of NY Red Dragons, and when the final buzzer sounded Purple Eagles emerged with a 6-0 win.

M1 Niagara University was led by Charlie Chamberlain, who registered one goal and one assist. Chamberlain scored on the power play 8:21 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Niagara University. The Purple Eagles had gained a power play chance when Ryan Cornelison was whistled for hooking. Patrick Gregory provided the assist.

M1 Niagara University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Cortland State University of NY to score on any of its four power plays. The Purple Eagles featured an improved defense during the game. M1 Niagara University averages 2.2 goals allowed per game. With 58 shots on target during the contest, the Purple Eagles exceeded the 1.1 shot they average per game this year.

M1 Niagara University additionally got points from Andrew Mitch, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Josh Pietrantonio, who also had one goal and one assist, and Dalton Bew, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M1 Niagara University also had goals scored by Zachary Seither and Austin Wharry, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Niagara University came via Jacob Ledyard, who had two and Michael Skopinski and Max Hyland, who each chipped in one.

The Red Dragons were held below their usual level of production. M1 Cortland State University of NY averages 5.1 goals per game. The Red Dragons put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 they average per game. M1 Cortland State University of NY's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Red Dragons finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M1 Niagara University's Mike Parda stopped 22 shots out of the 22 that he faced. The Purple Eagles incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Arthur Haase recorded 52 saves for M1 Cortland State University of NY.