The M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 West Virginia University Mountaineers held on for a 6-4 victory.

M1 West Virginia University made the score 6-3 on a goal by Eric Keefe at 13:11 in the third period, and M1 Canisius College got as close as 6-4 when Matthew Muszynski scored 19:59 into the third period.

With 39 shots on target during the contest, the Mountaineers exceeded the 0.3 shots they average per game this year. M1 West Virginia University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Mountaineers were led by Vincent Fornes, who had one goal and two assists. Fornes scored 4:53 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M1 West Virginia University. Riley Horvath picked up the assist. M1 West Virginia University additionally got points from Keefe, who also racked up one goal and one assist and James Murray, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 West Virginia University also had goals scored by Nicholas Olds, David Polinski, and Tyler Conaway, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 West Virginia University were Thomas Brooks, Alec Hnat, Sean Vandamme, Jp Sawyer, Ryan Zujkowski, and Austin Crane, who each chipped in one.

The Golden Griffins stifled M1 West Virginia University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Canisius College's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Others who scored for M1 Canisius College included Stan Pawlow and Brandon Bork, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Canisius College received assists from Patrick Hurtubise, who had one and Jess Hackett, who had two.

The Mountaineers' Ryan Wickiser stopped 24 shots out of the 28 that he faced. M1 West Virginia University registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Alvin Dow rejected 33 shots on goal for the Golden Griffins. M1 Canisius College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.