Derek Blanchard registered one point to lead the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers to a 9-3 victory over the M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies.

M1 Mercyhurst University's goal total was higher than its season average. The Lakers average 4.6 goals per game. M1 Mercyhurst University found itself short handed often, totaling 14 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays. The 33 shots that the Lakers put on net surpassed M1 Mercyhurst University's average of 1.4 shot per game this season.

M1 Mercyhurst University additionally got points from Joseph Zinner, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Pavel Nayda, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Greg Marsch, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Mercyhurst University included Darnell Clarke, who had two and Jesse Valasek, Sean Devarennes, and Jordan Ciezki, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Mercyhurst University were Kevin Valasek, Emilio Mayagoitia Puente, Brian Hamm, and Nicholas Rocco, who each chipped in one and Michal Smid and Jimmy Szefler, who contributed two each.

M1 Oakland University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Golden Grizzlies were helped by Kyle Nelson, who registered one goal. Nelson scored on the power play 8:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Oakland University. M1 Oakland University had taken the advantage when the Lakers' Nikolas Greco got sent off for roughing. Ryan Rotondi assisted on the tally. M1 Oakland University also got points from Frank Saputo, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Oakland University also got a goal from Drew Parus as well. In addition, M1 Oakland University received assists from Ian Jacobs, who had one.

Billy Wager made 24 saves for M1 Mercyhurst University on 27 shots. The Lakers registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. The Golden Grizzlies' starting goalie, Bryce Goulah, made 23 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Anthony Munoz, who stopped one shot.