M2 Grand Valley State University scored three goals in the second period to pull away from M2 Michigan State University and clinch a 6-1 win.

Corbin Rainey was all over the ice for M2 Grand Valley State University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Rainey scored the first of his two goals at 6:34 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Grand Valley State University. Alex Ostrowski picked up the assist. Rainey's next tally made the score 5-1 M2 Grand Valley State University with 5:59 left in the third period. Ostrowski provided the assist.

M2 Michigan State University was stymied by M2 Grand Valley State University's netminder Jiri Aberle, who stopped 27 shots during the victory. Aberle certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.16 entering the contest.

M2 Grand Valley State University stifled M2 Michigan State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Michigan State University was unable to stop M2 Grand Valley State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Grand Valley State University eventually piled up 44 shots on goal. M2 Grand Valley State University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays.

M2 Grand Valley State University additionally got points from Nicholas Schultz, who also tallied two goals and one assist. M2 Grand Valley State University also had goals scored by Michael Bishop and Collin Finkhouse, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Grand Valley State University received assists from Mitch Claggett, who had one.

M2 Michigan State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Michigan State University averages 4.9 goals per game. The 28 shots that M2 Michigan State University put on net surpassed M2 Michigan State University's average of 0.4 shots per game this season. M2 Michigan State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

M2 Grand Valley State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Eric Matych made 38 saves for M2 Michigan State University on 44 shots.