Anthony Cianciolo netted a hat trick to lead M3-Northern Virginia CC over M3-Catholic University of America, 9-6.

Cianciolo's first goal came 6:47 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:49 into the first and at 15 seconds into the second.

M3-Catholic University of America was unable to stop M3-Northern Virginia CC from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Northern Virginia CC eventually piled up 50 shots on goal. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

M3-Northern Virginia CC also got points from Andrew Horwath, who also grabbed one goal and three assists, Blake Dodson, who also registered three goals and two assists to lead the team in points, and Christopher OBrien, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Tyler Canniff also scored for M3-Northern Virginia CC. More assists for M3-Northern Virginia CC came via Owen OKeefe, Andrew Alldaffer, and Jack Klerekoper, who contributed one each.

M3-Catholic University of America forced M3-Northern Virginia CC goalie Elliot Shelton to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. M3-Catholic University of America bested its season scoring average. This season, M3-Catholic University of America averages 3.3 goals per contest.

M3-Catholic University of America was helped by Matthew Schlagenhaft, who racked up three goals. M3-Catholic University of America additionally got points from Johnnie Yedman, who also had two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Catholic University of America also got a goal from James OMalley as well. In addition, M3-Catholic University of America received assists from Nick Hostovsky, who had one and Dean Mazur and Dillon Roach, who contributed two each.

M3-Northern Virginia CC's Shelton stopped 30 shots out of the 36 that he faced. M3-Northern Virginia CC finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage. Ian McQuestion made 41 saves for M3-Catholic University of America on 50 shots. M3-Catholic University of America ended with no penalties and went 3-for-0 on the power play.