Nolan Metzler netted a hat trick to lead the M1 Syracuse University Orange over the M1 Oswego State University Lakers, 5-1.

Metzler notched his first tally 45 seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 8:50 into the third and at 19:56 into the third.

M1 Syracuse University kept M1 Oswego State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Brady Zambanini made 28 saves on 33 shots. The Orange surpassed their usual scoring output this season. M1 Syracuse University averages 2.6 goals per game.

M1 Syracuse University additionally got points from John Ross LaPointe, who also had one goal and two assists and Joseph Pucciarelli, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Syracuse University were Robert VanRaamsdonk, who had two and Thomas DiPasquale and Connor Rotenberg, who contributed one each.

The Lakers managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M1 Oswego State University finished below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game. The Lakers did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Oswego State University averages 3.7 goals per game. With 23 shots on target during the contest, the Lakers exceeded the 0.1 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Oswego State University was led by Michael Layman, who scored the team's only goal. Layman scored 1:50 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Brendon Wormley assisted on the tally.

Jaime Ketchabaw made 22 saves for the Orange on 23 shots. M1 Syracuse University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors and had no power play opportunities. The Lakers registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.