The M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at made the score 5-2 on a goal by Brad Tardif at 8:18 in the third period, and M1 Canisius College got as close as 5-3 when Stan Pawlow scored 18:29 into the third period.

The Bulls were led by Robert Lang, who racked up one goal. Lang scored 7:14 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Buffalo ^ University at. John Rein picked up the assist.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at also got points from Willie Sanchez, who also tallied one goal and two assists and Richard Ledyard, who also had one goal and one assist. M1 Buffalo ^ University at also got a goal from Luke Swimline as well. In addition, M1 Buffalo ^ University at received assists from Sean Dungan, Gavin Evancho, Phil Stamer, and Cole Schiffman, who contributed one each.

The Golden Griffins' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Buffalo ^ University at power plays. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M1 Canisius College was helped by Daniel Stenzel, who registered one goal. Stenzel scored 1:12 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Buffalo ^ University at. Jess Hackett assisted on the tally. M1 Canisius College additionally got points from Hackett, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Andrew Ferrentino, who had one and Jesse Caulkins, who had two.

Tyler Stark made 27 saves for M1 Buffalo ^ University at on 30 shots. The Bulls incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Hiroyasu Takahashi rejected 24 shots on goal for the Golden Griffins. M1 Canisius College totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play. The Golden Griffins ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brandin Cousineau was ejected from the game.