The M1 Davenport University Panthers had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 9-1 win over the M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of Wolverines.

M1 Davenport University was led by goalie Matt Kaludis, who finished with 49 saves while allowing one goal. Despite the solid performance, Kaludis will actually see his goals against average rise, as it stood at 0.29 entering the contest.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of's power play was ineffective against the Panthers' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

The Wolverines were unable to stop M1 Davenport University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Panthers eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. M1 Davenport University's goal total was higher than its season average. The Panthers average 6.5 goals per game. M1 Davenport University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game. The Panthers found themselves short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

M1 Davenport University was helped by Jordan Simmonds, who registered one goal. Simmonds scored 12:59 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Davenport University. Cody Walsh picked up the assist. M1 Davenport University additionally got points from Walsh, who also had one goal and two assists, Matt Ogden, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Cameron Dimmitt, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Alex Hulford, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M1 Davenport University also had goals scored by Louie Abounader and Winston Hofer, who scored two goals each. In addition, M1 Davenport University received assists from Michael Lozicki, who had two, Travis White, who had three, and Tyler Ploeg, Luke Mccarthy, Chris Eckler, Stephen Flood, and Everett Thompson, who contributed one each.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and two majors for 46 minutes in penalty time. The Wolverines surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of's offense operated below its season average. The Wolverines average 4.2 goals per game. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of forced the Panthers goalie Kaludis to work between the pipes, taking 50 shots.

M1 Davenport University registered three goals on eight power play opportunities. David Bryant recorded 27 saves for the Wolverines. For M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of, Ryan Urso and Tyler Groat were ejected from the contest.