The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes' Chris Burkemper had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing two assists in his team's 6-3 win over the M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats.

In the losing effort, M1 Arizona ^ University of was sparked by Kyle Griffin, who registered two goals. Griffin scored the first of his two goals at 4:41 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Griffin's next tally made the score 4-2 M1 Colorado ^ University of with 10:23 left in the second period. Sean Ozment picked up the assist.

M1 Colorado ^ University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Wildcats to score on any of their five power plays. The Golden Buffaloes outdid their season average for goals scored. M1 Colorado ^ University of has scored at the pace of 3.8 goals per game during the current campaign. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The Golden Buffaloes put 47 shots on net during the contest, more than the 16.2 they average per game.

M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by Matt Anders, who had two and John Dora, Alex Temby, and Thomas Jarman, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via Robert Salvato, who had one, Matthew Hefter, who had two, and Jake Bauer, who had three.

M1 Arizona ^ University of forced M1 Colorado ^ University of goalie Colin Champine to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. The Wildcats could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Robbie Wilkinson also scored for M1 Arizona ^ University of. In addition, M1 Arizona ^ University of received assists from John Hogan, who had one.

Colin Champine made 35 saves for the Golden Buffaloes on 38 shots. M1 Colorado ^ University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Wilson recorded 41 saves for M1 Arizona ^ University of.