The M1 Minot State University Beavers beat the M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

The Beavers were led by Bollefer, who tallied one goal.

M1 Minot State University forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up six minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. The Beavers surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Minot State University stifled M1 Arizona ^ University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Beavers' offense operated below their season average. M1 Minot State University averages 5.1 goals per game. The Beavers' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. The 43 shots that M1 Minot State University put on net surpassed the Beavers' average of 4.1 shots per game this season.

Nicholas Zern also scored for M1 Minot State University. In addition, M1 Minot State University received assists from Brett Mcnevin, who had two.

The Wildcats put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Minot State University to score on any of its three power plays. With 24 shots on target during the contest, M1 Arizona ^ University of exceeded the 1.2 shot it averages per game this year. The Wildcats could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Arizona ^ University of was led by Bryan Drazner, who scored the team's only goal. Drazner scored 16:41 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Tyler Griffith provided the assist.

Connor Beauchamp made 23 saves for the Beavers on 24 shots. M1 Minot State University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Lipinski was ejected from the game. Austin Wilson recorded 41 saves for the Wildcats. M1 Arizona ^ University of registered zero goals on four power play opportunities.