Jeremy Johnson had two goals to lead the M1 Minot State University Beavers to a 6-3 victory over the M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes.

Johnson's tallies came at 1:04 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Minot State University and 18:51 into the first to make the score 3-1 M1 Minot State University.

M1 Minot State University's penalty kill excelled, as the Beavers gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

M1 Minot State University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and two majors for 50 minutes in penalty time. The Beavers surpassed its season average of 25.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Colorado ^ University of was unable to stop M1 Minot State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Beavers eventually piled up 58 shots on goal. M1 Minot State University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M1 Minot State University additionally got points from Eric Bollefer, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Minot State University included Reece Forman, Cote Dickerson, and Bryce Lipinski, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Minot State University came via Cole Olson, who had two and Bob Pond, Brett Nespor, Kyle Lipinski, Lyndon Lipinski, and Dylan Gejdos, who each chipped in one.

The Golden Buffaloes' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M1 Colorado ^ University of gives up 1.8 goal per game. With 36 shots on target during the contest, the Golden Buffaloes exceeded the 12.8 shots they average per game this year. M1 Colorado ^ University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 36 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Golden Buffaloes were helped by Jake Bauer, who finished with one goal and one assist. Bauer scored 3:20 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M1 Colorado ^ University of also got points from Chris Burkemper, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 Colorado ^ University of also got a goal from Devon Pilkington as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of were Erik Kardash, who had one.

Connor Beauchamp made 33 saves for the Beavers on 36 shots. M1 Minot State University registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Colin Champine rejected 52 shots on goal for M1 Colorado ^ University of.