The M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of Wolverines gutted out a close 4-3 win against the M1 Rochester College Warriors.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Gino Darin's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of was sparked by Darin, who grabbed one goal. Darin scored 18:23 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of. Ryan Urso picked up the assist.

The Wolverines put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Rochester College to score on any of its three power plays.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of additionally got points from Nic Laburn, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of also had goals scored by Troy Saunders and John Barlow, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of were Tyler Dalton and Tyler Groat, who contributed one each.

The Warriors' offense was clicking better than usual and put 22 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.3 shot per game they average.

M1 Rochester College was helped by Brock Malatches, who registered one goal. Malatches scored 15:40 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Brandon Mezuk assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M1 Rochester College included Joey Giordano and Ryan Jaros, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Rochester College received assists from Sam Berry, who had one.

Nate Ferris made 19 saves for M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of on 22 shots. The Wolverines incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Brenden Kruckenberg recorded 22 saves for the Warriors. M1 Rochester College incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.