The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-0 win over the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers.

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

M1 Colorado ^ University of was led by Thomas Jarman, who registered one goal. Jarman scored 10:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado ^ University of. Jake Bauer provided the assist.

The Golden Buffaloes stifled M1 Mercyhurst University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Colorado ^ University of's defense was surprisingly good. The Golden Buffaloes average 2.3 goals allowed per game. By firing 35 shots on goal, M1 Colorado ^ University of exceeded the 13.7 shots it averages per game this year. The Golden Buffaloes were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 14 penalty minutes.

M1 Colorado ^ University of additionally got points from Elliott Polanchyck, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by George Gruber Vii and Andrew Bradford, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Colorado ^ University of received assists from Chris Burkemper, John Nitchen, Matthew Hefter, and Devon Pilkington, who contributed one each.

The Lakers' offense operated below their season average. M1 Mercyhurst University averages 4.3 goals per game. The Lakers put 20 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.9 they average per game.

M1 Mercyhurst University was led by Brian Hamm, who took three shots.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's Colin Champine stopped 20 shots out of the 20 that he faced. The Golden Buffaloes registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Adam Goss rejected 31 shots on goal for the Lakers. M1 Mercyhurst University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.