The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes relied on the scoring touch of Chris Burkemper, who netted two goals, to beat the M1 Colorado State University Rams, 5-0.

Burkemper scored at 7:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado ^ University of and again while 11:18 into the first to make the score 2-0 M1 Colorado ^ University of.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's penalty kill excelled, as the Golden Buffaloes gave up zero goals despite allowing 13 power plays.

M1 Colorado ^ University of was often in penalty trouble, totaling 13 minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. The Golden Buffaloes surpassed its season average of 23.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Colorado ^ University of stifled M1 Colorado State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Golden Buffaloes' offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 14.1 shots per game they average.

M1 Colorado ^ University of also got points from Matthew Hefter, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by Robert Salvato and Matt Anders, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Colorado ^ University of received assists from Alex Temby, Trent Edwards, John Nitchen, Luke Carter, Jake Bauer, Mick Bruce, and Trevor Landgraf, who each chipped in one.

The Rams forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up nine minors and one major for 23 minutes in penalty time. M1 Colorado State University had been averaging 14.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Rams' offense operated below their season average. M1 Colorado State University puts an average of 2.8 pucks into the net per game. The Rams put 18 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.5 they average per game. M1 Colorado State University's defensemen also contributed in the offensive zone and ended up with eight shots between them.

The Rams were led by Jordan Gnatowsky, who took three shots.

Colin Champine rejected 18 shots on goal for M1 Colorado ^ University of. The Golden Buffaloes registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Michael Porter took the loss and made 17 saves before being replaced by Dax Deadrick who made five saves.