Payden Mielke gave the M1 Colorado State University Rams a 2-1 (OT) victory over the M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls when he scored 4:53 into the extra period.

M1 Colorado State University was led by goalie Michael Porter, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. Despite the solid performance, Porter will actually see his goals against average rise, as it stood at 0.92 entering the contest.

The Rams were paced by Mielke, who grabbed one goal.

M1 Colorado State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Buffalo ^ University at to score on any of its five power plays. The Bulls were unable to stop the Rams from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Colorado State University eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. The Rams got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M1 Colorado State University also got a goal from Corey Taylor as well. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from William Neff, Nicholas ODonnell, and Justin Schneeberger, who contributed one each.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Bulls were held below their usual level of production. M1 Buffalo ^ University at puts an average of 4.0 pucks into the net per game.

The Bulls were led by Cole Schiffman, who scored the team's only goal. Schiffman scored 5:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Buffalo ^ University at. Brad Tardif provided the assist.

M1 Colorado State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Dylan Arnold rejected 34 shots on goal for M1 Buffalo ^ University at. The Bulls incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.