M3-Colorado School of Mines came close to giving away a three-goal lead to M3-Colorado Mesa University, but did just enough to escape with a 4-2 victory.

M3-Colorado School of Mines led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Colorado School of Mines' Gunnar Merrick scored on the power play at 7:52 in the second period to put M3-Colorado School of Mines up 3-0.

Merrick had a great game for M3-Colorado School of Mines, netting two goals.

M3-Colorado School of Mines was often in penalty trouble, totaling five minors and two majors for 20 minutes in penalty time. M3-Colorado School of Mines had been averaging 10.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-Colorado School of Mines' offense operated below its season average. M3-Colorado School of Mines averages 6.2 goals per game. M3-Colorado School of Mines got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Colorado School of Mines additionally got points from Parker Fawcett, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Ben Hoogenboom also scored for M3-Colorado School of Mines. In addition, M3-Colorado School of Mines received assists from Mathieu Gauthier Cote, who had three and Taylor Mcclure, Evan Campbell, and Joel Walker, who each chipped in one.

M3-Colorado Mesa University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled five minors and two majors for 20 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 12.0 minutes per game M3-Colorado Mesa University had been spending in the box. M3-Colorado Mesa University forced M3-Colorado School of Mines goalie Jason Robes to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

M3-Colorado Mesa University was helped by Nicholas Moore, who registered one goal. Moore scored on the power play 13:32 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Colorado School of Mines. M3-Colorado Mesa University had gotten the advantage when M3-Colorado School of Mines' Walker was sent off for holding. Jaden Koos picked up the assist. M3-Colorado Mesa University also got a goal from Hunter Schoepflin as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Colorado Mesa University were Christopher Buck, who had one.

M3-Colorado School of Mines' Robes stopped 33 shots out of the 35 that he faced. M3-Colorado School of Mines registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Amanda Nold recorded 25 saves for M3-Colorado Mesa University. M3-Colorado Mesa University registered two goals on four power play opportunities.