The M1 Pittsburgh University of Panthers survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks on the way to a 4-3 win.

M1 Pittsburgh University of took a 3-0 lead during the second period, only to have M1 John Carroll University storm back on a Anthony Pontello goal 17:21 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Panthers were paced by Ryan Rosato, who registered one goal. Rosato scored 18:27 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Pittsburgh University of. Jd Oddi assisted on the tally.

By firing 23 shots on goal, M1 Pittsburgh University of exceeded the 2.2 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Pittsburgh University of additionally got points from Jonathan Kashmere, who also had one goal and one assist and Oddi, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Pittsburgh University of also got a goal from Michael Carrozzi as well. In addition, M1 Pittsburgh University of received assists from Joseph Ridolfi, Jason Cohen, and Matt Lyons, who each chipped in one.

The Blue Streaks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. With 28 shots on target during the contest, M1 John Carroll University exceeded the 2.9 shots it averages per game this year.

The Blue Streaks were led by Cullen McMahon, who racked up two goals. McMahon scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 4:54 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 Pittsburgh University of. M1 John Carroll University had gained a power play chance when Travis Cully was whistled for checking from behind. Joe Lane picked up the assist. McMahon's next tally on the power play made the score 4-3 M1 Pittsburgh University of with 54 seconds left in the third period. Jake Denner assisted on the tally. More assists for M1 John Carroll University came via Joe Mancuso, who had one.

Ben Cirba recorded 25 saves for the Panthers. M1 Pittsburgh University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Dustin Stevens took the loss and made 17 saves before being replaced by Matthew Russell who made two saves. The Blue Streaks incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.