The M1 Syracuse University Orange had trouble finding ways to stop the M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies, which beat Orange, 5-2.

M1 Oakland University was led by Kyle Nelson, who registered one goal and one assist. Nelson scored 8:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Oakland University. Tom Kilgore provided the assist.

The Golden Grizzlies forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. M1 Oakland University surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. The Golden Grizzlies forced M1 Syracuse University goalie Jaime Ketchabaw to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. M1 Oakland University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Golden Grizzlies average 2.6 goals per game. The defensemen of M1 Oakland University were also effective in the Orange's zone, and came away with two goals.

M1 Oakland University additionally got points from Ryan Rotondi, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Wade Orlowski, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Ian Jacobs also scored for M1 Oakland University. More assists for M1 Oakland University came via Frank Saputo, Patrick Smiatacz, Joe Pizzimenti, and Douglas Andrews, who each chipped in one.

The Golden Grizzlies were unable to stop M1 Syracuse University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Orange eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. M1 Syracuse University was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on nine chances.

The Orange were led by Nolan Metzler, who had one goal and one assist. Metzler scored on the power play 17:43 into the third period to make the score 5-2 M1 Oakland University. A hooking penalty on Pizzimenti had put M1 Syracuse University on the power play. Thomas DiPasquale picked up the assist. M1 Syracuse University also got a goal from Robert VanRaamsdonk as well. In addition, M1 Syracuse University received assists from Patrick Corcoran and Matthew DiVietro, who contributed one each.

Bryce Goulah made 29 saves for M1 Oakland University on 31 shots. The Golden Grizzlies registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Ketchabaw rejected 29 shots on goal for the Orange. M1 Syracuse University ended with 45 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.