Jeremy Johnson lifted the M1 Minot State University Beavers to a 9-2 victory with a hat trick against the M1 Colorado State University Rams.

M1 Minot State University found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, the Beavers average 5.0 goals per contest. The defensemen of M1 Minot State University were also effective in M1 Colorado State University's zone, and came away with three goals. With 51 shots on target during the contest, the Beavers exceeded the 5.9 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Minot State University also got points from Ryan Curzon, who also registered one goal and one assist. Dylan Johnson also scored for M1 Minot State University. More assists for M1 Minot State University came via Bob Pond, who had one, Sam Briscoe, who had three, Brett Mcnevin, who had four, and Dillon Smith, Craig Fournier, Robby Moar, and Brett Nespor, who contributed two each.

The Rams put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.5 they average per game. M1 Colorado State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Rams finished with 16 penalty minutes.

Ryan Miner rejected 26 shots on goal for M1 Minot State University. The Beavers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Michael Porter took the loss and made 21 saves before being replaced by Dax Deadrick who made 21 saves. M1 Colorado State University registered one goal on three power play opportunities.