The M1 Minot State University Beavers were firing on all cylinders against M1 Midland University, and when the final buzzer sounded Beavers emerged with an 8-2 win.

M1 Minot State University was paced by Bob Pond, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Pond scored 17:44 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M1 Minot State University. Robby Moar assisted on the tally.

The Beavers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Midland University power plays. M1 Minot State University found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. The Beavers have scored at the pace of 5.2 goals per game during the current campaign. M1 Minot State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. The 59 shots that the Beavers put on net surpassed M1 Minot State University's average of 5.6 shots per game this season.

M1 Minot State University additionally got points from Jeremy Johnson, who also had one goal and one assist, Dylan Johnson, who also registered one goal and one assist, Brett Nespor, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Lyndon Lipinski, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Minot State University included Brett Mcnevin, Cole Olson, and Parker Evans Campbell, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Minot State University came via Austin Yano, who had three and Reece Forman, Craig Fournier, Bryce Lipinski, Holden Kurtz, and Eric Bollefer, who contributed one each.

With 16 shots on target during the contest, M1 Midland University exceeded the 12.9 shots it averages per game this year. M1 Midland University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Midland University was led by Blake Neumann, who had one goal and one assist. Neumann scored 5:49 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Blair Seitz picked up the assist. M1 Midland University also got a goal from Sam Turner as well. In addition, M1 Midland University received assists from Bradee Thompson, who had one.

Holden Kurtz made 14 saves for the Beavers on 16 shots. M1 Minot State University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M1 Midland University's starting goalie, Jarin Aden, made 16 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Erikur Arnason, who stopped 35 shots.