M3-Central Michigan University relied on the scoring touch of Nathan Gurzell, who netted two goals, to beat M3-Michigan-Flint University of, 3-1.

Gurzell scored at 18:13 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M3-Central Michigan University and again while 5:08 into the third to make the score 2-0 M3-Central Michigan University.

M3-Central Michigan University was led by goalie Richard Nordstrom, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. Nordstrom managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.33 prior to the game.

M3-Central Michigan University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 45 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M3-Central Michigan University also got a goal from Tyler Carr as well. In addition, M3-Central Michigan University received assists from Ryan Tyrer and Cal Jesko, who each chipped in one.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Michigan-Flint University of puts an average of 3.3 pucks into the net per game.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of was led by Brett Kovel, who scored the team's only goal. Kovel scored on the power play 17:35 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Central Michigan University. M3-Michigan-Flint University of earned a power play opportunity when Zach Carr was put in the box for cross checking. Jordy Makranyi provided the assist.

M3-Central Michigan University incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Adam Bryant recorded 42 saves for M3-Michigan-Flint University of. M3-Michigan-Flint University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.