M3-Adrian College - Gold tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M3-Grand Valley State University held on for a 6-4 victory.

A goal by Blaine Marney put M3-Grand Valley State University up 6-2 in the third period, but M3-Adrian College - Gold pulled to within two on Gerin Hohl's tally 17:37 into the third period.

M3-Grand Valley State University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

M3-Grand Valley State University forced M3-Adrian College - Gold goalie Justin Lindgren to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M3-Grand Valley State University was helped by Mitch Kahl, who finished with one goal and one assist. Kahl scored 7:01 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Chuck Reed picked up the assist. M3-Grand Valley State University also got points from Tyler Stoller, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Scott Schueneman, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Grand Valley State University included Nick Pratt and Alexander Bjork, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Grand Valley State University received assists from Dan Smith, Henry Mikesell, Eric White, Nate Dykstra, and Corey Smith, who each chipped in one.

With 44 shots on target during the contest, M3-Adrian College - Gold exceeded the 1.8 shot it averages per game this year.

M3-Adrian College - Gold was helped by Tyler Grimshaw, who registered one goal. Grimshaw scored 8:43 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Edward Clary assisted on the tally. M3-Adrian College - Gold additionally got points from Myles Maltz, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Jordan Ruelle also scored for M3-Adrian College - Gold. More assists for M3-Adrian College - Gold came via Mario Tomei, Daniel Hudson, John Urmetz, Ryan Betz, and Edward Schaeffer, who contributed one each.

Jack Lindsay rejected 40 shots on goal for M3-Grand Valley State University. M3-Grand Valley State University registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Justin Lindgren took the loss and made 15 saves before being replaced by Kyle Federkins who made 11 saves. M3-Adrian College - Gold incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.