Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Adrian College Bulldogs defeated the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO).

M1 Adrian College came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Bulldogs trailed 3-2 after a power play goal by M1 Western Michigan University's Richard Zehnal at 8:24 in the third period. M1 Adrian College knotted things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Erik Alden at 17:53 in the third period.

The Bulldogs were led by Brad Kobryn, who racked up one goal and one assist. Kobryn scored 8:02 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Ted Anstett picked up the assist.

M1 Adrian College's offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.6 shot per game it averages.

M1 Adrian College also got points from Alden, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M1 Adrian College also got a goal from Nicholas Balavich as well. In addition, M1 Adrian College received assists from Nicholas Goettel, who had one.

By firing 21 shots on goal, the Stallions exceeded the 0.1 shots they average per game this year.

Niko Michos also scored for M1 Western Michigan University. More assists for M1 Western Michigan University came via Mike Moroso, Jacob Taiariol, Joey Olmsted, Ryan Adams, and Casey O doherty, who each chipped in one.

Matthew Schnoes recorded 18 saves for the Bulldogs. M1 Adrian College incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M1 Western Michigan University's Brandon Haase stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. The Stallions incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.