Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Arkansas ^ University of Razorbacks defeated the M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M1 Arkansas ^ University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

The Razorbacks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M1 Colorado ^ University of power plays. M1 Arkansas ^ University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 19 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.8 shots per game it averages.

The Razorbacks were helped by Ryan Machos, who tallied one goal. Machos scored 8:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Arkansas ^ University of. Matt Robinson also scored for M1 Arkansas ^ University of. In addition, M1 Arkansas ^ University of received assists from Michael Tallo, who had one.

M1 Colorado ^ University of stifled M1 Arkansas ^ University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Golden Buffaloes put 48 shots on net during the contest, more than the 14.2 they average per game.

M1 Colorado ^ University of was helped by Elliott Polanchyck, who had one goal. Polanchyck scored 18:37 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Andrew Bradford picked up the assist. M1 Colorado ^ University of also got a goal from Matt Anders as well. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via Chris Burkemper, John Nitchen, and Mick Bruce, who contributed one each.

Oliver Eklund rejected 46 shots on goal for the Razorbacks. M1 Arkansas ^ University of registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Colin Champine made 16 saves for the Golden Buffaloes on 18 shots. M1 Colorado ^ University of ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.