Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls defeated the M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M1 Buffalo ^ University at overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Bulls trailed 2-0 after a goal by M1 Canisius College's Andrew Ferrentino at 18:31 in the second period. M1 Buffalo ^ University at tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Eric Szczecinski at 8:09 in the third period.

The Bulls stifled the Golden Griffins' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The 37 shots that M1 Buffalo ^ University at put on net surpassed the Bulls' average of 0.4 shots per game this season. M1 Buffalo ^ University at could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Phil Stamer also scored for M1 Buffalo ^ University at. In addition, M1 Buffalo ^ University at received assists from John Rein, Will Stryker, and Bobby Piotrowicz, who each chipped in one.

M1 Canisius College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. The Golden Griffins did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Canisius College averages 4.1 goals per game.

The Golden Griffins were helped by Jess Hackett, who tallied one goal. Hackett scored 13:26 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M1 Canisius College. Daniel Stenzel provided the assist. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Brandon Bork, who had one.

Dylan Arnold made 21 saves for the Bulls on 23 shots. For M1 Buffalo ^ University at, Richard Ledyard was ejected from the game. Hiroyasu Takahashi rejected 34 shots on goal for M1 Canisius College. The Golden Griffins incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.