Nate Ferris stood on his head and made 25 saves to lead the M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of Wolverines to a 2-1 victory over the M1 Adrian College Bulldogs.

M1 Adrian College's power play was ineffective against M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

The Wolverines were sparked by Kevin Bechard, who finished with one goal. Bechard scored on the power play 17:20 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of had gained a power play chance when Chris Derochie was whistled for interference. Gino Darin picked up the assist.

The Wolverines were held below their usual level of production. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of averages 4.6 goals per game. By firing 22 shots on goal, the Wolverines exceeded the 1.5 shot they average per game this year. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Nic Laburn also scored for M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of were Ryan Urso and Ryan Kelly, who each chipped in one.

The Bulldogs did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Adrian College puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game. With 26 shots on target during the contest, the Bulldogs exceeded the 1.5 shot they average per game this year. M1 Adrian College was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

The Bulldogs were led by Brad Kobryn, who scored the team's only goal. Kobryn scored on the power play 8:31 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M1 Adrian College. M1 Adrian College had gotten the advantage when the Wolverines' Troy Saunders was sent off for checking from behind. Ted Anstett provided the assist.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Austyn Roudebush made 20 saves for the Bulldogs on 22 shots.