Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Rhode Island ^ University of Rams defeated the M1 Naval Academy ^ United States Midshipmen in a shootout 5-4 (3-2 SO).

The two teams needed eight turns to complete the shootout. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States got shootout goals from Matthew Harrigan and Matthew Caine. M1 Rhode Island ^ University of's other shootout goals were scored by Ray Boudiette and Michael Pesola.

The Rams saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. M1 Rhode Island ^ University of made the score 3-0 on a goal by Evan Rankin at 29 seconds in the third period. The Midshipmen evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Alexander Vandenberg at 18:29 in the third period.

The Rams forced M1 Naval Academy ^ United States goalie Matthew Truninger to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. M1 Rhode Island ^ University of found itself short handed often, totaling 46 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

The Rams were helped by Robbie Buehrer, who registered one goal. Buehrer scored 14:51 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Rhode Island ^ University of. Nick Amarone assisted on the tally. Pesola also scored for M1 Rhode Island ^ University of. In addition, M1 Rhode Island ^ University of received assists from Matthew DaSilva, Mark Luciano, and Boudiette, who each chipped in one.

The Midshipmen were led by John Linenger, who finished with one goal and one assist. Linenger scored 16:20 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Rhode Island ^ University of. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States additionally got points from Vandenberg, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States included Harrigan and Anthony Capuano, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States came via Jack O Hear, who had one.

M1 Rhode Island ^ University of's Erik Pelletier stopped 26 shots out of the 30 that he faced. The Rams registered one goal on four power play opportunities. For M1 Rhode Island ^ University of, Amarone was ejected from the game. Truninger rejected 36 shots on goal for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States. The Midshipmen incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.