Thomas Jarman netted a hat trick to lead the M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes over the M1 Colorado State University Rams, 6-0.

Jarman notched his first tally 2:32 into the second period. He then added goals at 15:18 into the second and at 13:17 into the third.

Colin Champine frustrated M1 Colorado State University's offense all game, and stopped 25 shots en route to a shutout. Champine certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.96 entering the contest.

M1 Colorado ^ University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 23 penalty minutes.

The Golden Buffaloes put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Rams to score on any of their six power plays. M1 Colorado ^ University of's defense was surprisingly good. The Golden Buffaloes gives up 2.4 goals on average per game. M1 Colorado ^ University of's goal total was higher than its season average. The Golden Buffaloes have scored at the pace of 3.7 goals per game during the current campaign. M1 Colorado ^ University of put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 14.9 it averages per game.

M1 Colorado ^ University of also got a goal from Chris Burkemper as well. In addition, M1 Colorado ^ University of received assists from Jake Bauer, who had two, Matt Adams, George Gruber Vii, Luke Coyne, and Matt Anders, who contributed one each, and Richard Wigton and Luke Carter, who each chipped in three.

M1 Colorado State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Rams were held below their usual level of production. M1 Colorado State University averages 2.6 goals per game. The Rams' offense was clicking better than usual and put 25 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.8 shot per game they average. M1 Colorado State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Rams were led by Nicholas ODonnell, who took four shots.

Dax Deadrick made 27 saves for M1 Colorado State University on 33 shots.