M3-Grand Valley State University almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but M3-Aquinas College managed to pull out a 6-4 win in the end.

M3-Aquinas College led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Aquinas College's Matt Krzykwa scored at 1:31 in the third period to put M3-Aquinas College up 5-2.

M3-Aquinas College got the win on the strength of a great game by Krzykwa, who had one goal and two assists.

M3-Grand Valley State University's power play was ineffective against M3-Aquinas College's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-Aquinas College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M3-Aquinas College's offense rang up 31 shots on M3-Grand Valley State University's net. M3-Aquinas College was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

M3-Aquinas College additionally got points from Calvin Wojtaszak, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Tyler Layle, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Nathan Aloisio, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Aquinas College also had goals scored by William Warren and Doug Zelenka, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Aquinas College came via Corey Giffel, Zachary Grover, and Brenden Giffel, who contributed one each.

The defensemen of M3-Grand Valley State University were also effective in M3-Aquinas College's zone, and came away with two goals. By firing 35 shots on goal, M3-Grand Valley State University exceeded the 1.8 shot it averages per game this year. M3-Grand Valley State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Grand Valley State University was helped by Mitchell Lawton, who finished with one goal. Lawton scored 4:06 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M3-Aquinas College. Nick Pratt picked up the assist. Others who scored for M3-Grand Valley State University included Henry Mikesell, Derek Simon, and Blaine Marney, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Grand Valley State University received assists from Scott Schueneman, who had two and Josh Niederhauser, Alexander Bjork, and Mitch Kahl, who each chipped in one.

Sean Schmeiser rejected 31 shots on goal for M3-Aquinas College. M3-Aquinas College registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Jack Lindsay made 25 saves for M3-Grand Valley State University on 31 shots.