The M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins and the M1 Cortland State University of NY Red Dragons were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Canisius College made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Stan Pawlow at 8:29 of the third period.

Andrew Ferrentino had one goal and four assists to lead the Golden Griffins. Ferrentino scored 16:40 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Cortland State University of NY.

M1 Canisius College pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

The Golden Griffins got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. With 35 shots on target during the contest, M1 Canisius College exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Canisius College also had goals scored by Brandin Cousineau, Mike Held, and Jess Hackett, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Matthew Madden and Matthew Muszynski, who each chipped in one.

M1 Cortland State University of NY kept the Golden Griffins' goalie busy throughout the game, and Hiroyasu Takahashi made 30 saves on 33 shots.

The Red Dragons were helped by Nathan Woznak, who registered one goal. Woznak scored 12:35 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Cortland State University of NY. Andrew Bourdeau picked up the assist. Others who scored for M1 Cortland State University of NY included Tate Cretti and Taylor Traenkle, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Cortland State University of NY received assists from Michael Gioia, who had two and Daniel Nelson and Michael Whelan, who contributed one each.

M1 Canisius College registered two goals on six power play opportunities. M1 Cortland State University of NY's Elliott Messmer stopped 30 shots out of the 35 that he faced. The Red Dragons incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.