Hiroyasu Takahashi was superb between the pipes for the M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins, as he did not allow a goal in a 3-0 victory over the M1 Pittsburgh University of Panthers.

M1 Pittsburgh University of's power play was ineffective against M1 Canisius College's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

The Golden Griffins were sparked by Stan Pawlow, who tallied one goal and one assist. Pawlow scored 15:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Canisius College. Jesse Caulkins picked up the assist.

M1 Canisius College's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled nine minors and one major for 23 minutes in penalty time. The Golden Griffins surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Canisius College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 10 M1 Pittsburgh University of power plays.

M1 Canisius College also got points from Caulkins, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M1 Canisius College also got a goal from Matthew Madden as well. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Matt Wisotzke, Preston Mackert, and Jess Hackett, who each chipped in one.

The Golden Griffins' Takahashi stopped 28 shots out of the 28 that he faced. M1 Canisius College registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Ben Cirba made 26 saves for the Panthers on 29 shots. M1 Pittsburgh University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.