The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes, who led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by the M1 Colorado State University Rams and clinched a 4-2 victory.

M1 Colorado ^ University of led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Golden Buffaloes' David Coleman scored at 12:18 in the first period to put M1 Colorado ^ University of up 3-0.

The Golden Buffaloes put 32 shots on net during the contest, more than the 14.1 they average per game.

M1 Colorado ^ University of additionally got points from Trent Edwards, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by Luke Carter and Thomas Jarman, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via John Dora, Chris Burkemper, John Nitchen, Alex Temby, Matt Anders, and Trevor Landgraf, who each chipped in one.

M1 Colorado State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M1 Colorado ^ University of power plays. The 34 shots that the Rams put on net surpassed M1 Colorado State University's average of 2.5 shots per game this season.

The Rams were helped by Austin Ansay, who racked up one goal. Ansay scored on the power play 34 seconds into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Colorado ^ University of. William Neff picked up the assist. M1 Colorado State University also got a goal from Justin Schneeberger as well. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from Dawson Pascale, who had one.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's Colin Champine stopped 32 shots out of the 34 that he faced. The Golden Buffaloes incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Dax Deadrick rejected 28 shots on goal for M1 Colorado State University. The Rams incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.