M3-Aquinas College tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Hope College held on for a 2-1 victory.

A goal by Brandon Flood put M3-Hope College up 2-0 in the second period, but M3-Aquinas College pulled to within one on Zachary Grover's tally 17:39 into the third period.

M3-Hope College was led by goalie Eric Lipon, who finished with 36 saves while allowing one goal. Lipon managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.34 prior to the game.

M3-Hope College's offense operated below its season average. M3-Hope College puts an average of 4.8 pucks into the net per game. M3-Hope College put 30 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.3 it averages per game. M3-Hope College could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Peter Stewart also scored for M3-Hope College. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Hope College were Austen Peterson, Joe Pappas, and Elliott Digison, who each chipped in one.

M3-Aquinas College stifled M3-Hope College's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Aquinas College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Aquinas College averages 6.0 goals per game. M3-Aquinas College forced M3-Hope College goalie Lipon to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

In addition, M3-Aquinas College received assists from Tyler Layle and Matt Krzykwa, who contributed one each.

M3-Hope College registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Sean Schmeiser made 28 saves for M3-Aquinas College on 30 shots. M3-Aquinas College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.