M1 Midland University gutted out a close 4-2 win against the M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Sam Turner's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Turner had a great game for M1 Midland University, netting two goals.

M1 Midland University's penalty kill excelled, as M1 Midland University gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

With 28 shots on target during the contest, M1 Midland University exceeded the 14.0 shots it averages per game this year. M1 Midland University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

M1 Midland University additionally got points from Matthew Blaszkiewicz, who also had one goal and one assist and Ben Henry, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Midland University were Bradley Hepler, who had three and Blair Seitz and Bradee Thompson, who contributed one each.

M1 Arizona ^ University of forced M1 Midland University goalie Jarin Aden to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

The Wildcats were helped by Dylan Carter, who registered one goal. Carter scored on the power play 5:10 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Arizona ^ University of. M1 Arizona ^ University of had gotten the advantage when M1 Midland University's Henry was sent off for hooking. Bryan Drazner assisted on the tally. M1 Arizona ^ University of also got points from Alex ODea, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Arizona ^ University of came via Matthew Armenti, who had one.

Aden rejected 43 shots on goal for M1 Midland University. M1 Midland University registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Austin Wilson made 24 saves for the Wildcats on 28 shots. M1 Arizona ^ University of ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. The Wildcats ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and ODea was ejected from the game.