The M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-5.

M1 Canisius College made the score 5-2 on a goal by Andrew Ferrentino at 14:58 in the second period, and M1 Niagara University got as close as 5-4 when Zachary Seither scored 9:53 into the third period.

With four goals and three assists between them, Brandon Bork and Ferrentino teamed up to power the Golden Griffins' offense. Bork finished with two goals and two assists and Ferrentino also notched two goals and one assist.

M1 Canisius College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Purple Eagles were unable to stop the Golden Griffins from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Canisius College eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

M1 Canisius College also got points from Ferrentino, who also grabbed two goals and one assist. M1 Canisius College also had goals scored by Stan Pawlow and Nathan Smith, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Jess Hackett, who had three and Brandin Cousineau, Patrick Hurtubise, Matthew Muszynski, and Jesse Caulkins, who contributed one each.

M1 Niagara University's offense rang up 35 shots on the Golden Griffins' net.

The Purple Eagles were led by Nick Smith, who tallied three goals and one assist. M1 Niagara University additionally got points from Dallas Szustak, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Niagara University received assists from Patrick Gregory, who had three and Brad Beran, Andrew Mitch, Dalton Bew, and Austin Wharry, who each chipped in one.

Hiroyasu Takahashi recorded 30 saves for M1 Canisius College. The Golden Griffins incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M1 Niagara University's Mike Parda stopped 30 shots out of the 36 that he faced. The Purple Eagles incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.