In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Cortland State University of NY Red Dragons escaped with a 4-2 victory over the M1 Cornell University Big Red.

M1 Cortland State University of NY gained the winning advantage on a goal by Gearard Odonnell 13:31 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

The Red Dragons were sparked by Michael Gioia, who racked up one goal and one assist. Gioia scored 13:41 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Cortland State University of NY.

M1 Cortland State University of NY put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Cornell University to score on any of its five power plays. The defensemen of the Red Dragons were also effective in the Big Red's zone, and came away with two goals.

Others who scored for M1 Cortland State University of NY included Nolan pues and James Rodgers, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Cortland State University of NY were Richard Folchetti and Andrew Bourdeau, who contributed one each.

M1 Cornell University's offense operated below its season average. The Big Red average 5.4 goals per game. M1 Cornell University kept M1 Cortland State University of NY's goalie busy throughout the game, and Artie Haase made 33 saves on 35 shots.

The Big Red were helped by Michael Habib, who had one goal. Habib scored 13:21 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Cortland State University of NY. Chris Wuestneck picked up the assist. M1 Cornell University also got a goal from Tyler Khilnani as well. In addition, M1 Cornell University received assists from Brendan Brown and Parker Dietz, who each chipped in one.

The Red Dragons incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cameron Yang rejected 18 shots on goal for M1 Cornell University. The Big Red incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.