Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Naval Academy ^ United States Midshipmen defeated the M1 Rhode Island ^ University of Rams in a shootout 5-4 (1-0 SO).

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. The Midshipmen made the score 4-2 on a power play goal by Matthew Caine at 14:30 in the second period. M1 Rhode Island ^ University of evened things up at 4-4 on a power play goal by Robbie Buehrer at 55 seconds in the third period.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States forced the Rams goalie Erik Pelletier to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. The Midshipmen cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring two goals on three chances.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States additionally got points from Alexander Vandenberg, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States also had goals scored by Matthew Harrigan and Karl Huey, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Naval Academy ^ United States received assists from Nicholas Mantz, Jack O Hear, and John Linenger, who contributed one each.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States was unable to stop M1 Rhode Island ^ University of from sending pucks towards the net, and the Rams eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

M1 Rhode Island ^ University of was helped by William Damore, who grabbed one goal. Damore scored on the power play 7:05 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Rhode Island ^ University of. Ray Boudiette assisted on the tally. M1 Rhode Island ^ University of also got points from Buehrer, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Rhode Island ^ University of included Luke Vendetto and Mark Luciano, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Rhode Island ^ University of came via Michael Pesola, who had two and Evan Rankin, Nunzio Morretti, and Conor Di Spirito, who each chipped in one.

Matthew Truninger made 33 saves for the Midshipmen on 37 shots. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Pelletier recorded 31 saves for the Rams. M1 Rhode Island ^ University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.