Parker Johnson netted a hat trick to lead M1 Illinois State University over the M1 Eastern Michigan University Eagles, 10-0.

M1 Illinois State University scored early and often, and held a 4-0 advantage after the first 20 minutes of play.

M1 Illinois State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Eastern Michigan University to score on any of its four power plays. M1 Illinois State University's goal total was higher than its season average. M1 Illinois State University has scored at the pace of 4.1 goals per game during the current campaign. M1 Illinois State University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. By firing 33 shots on goal, M1 Illinois State University exceeded the 22.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Illinois State University also got points from Dj Mussey, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Kaleb Morley, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Dan Addie, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Illinois State University included Clint Zumer, Chad Yale, Vinny Carbone, and Tyler Pope-Ferguson, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Illinois State University came via Sam Turk, who had two, Joey Bower, who had five, and Matt Marcin, Michael Stanley, and Steve Wrzala, who contributed one each.

The Eagles forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. M1 Eastern Michigan University surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. The Eagles put 19 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.9 they average per game.

Joey Garapolo recorded 19 saves for M1 Illinois State University. M1 Illinois State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Sando Arapovic made 23 saves for M1 Eastern Michigan University on 33 shots. For the Eagles, Austin Linville was ejected from the game.