Shane Kehl netted a hat trick to lead M3-Christopher Newport University over M3-Catholic University of America, 10-5.

M3-Christopher Newport University stifled M3-Catholic University of America's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Christopher Newport University found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, M3-Christopher Newport University averages 6.7 goals per contest.

M3-Christopher Newport University also got points from Caleb Dalterio, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Kyle Jahn, who also registered five goals and two assists, and Ryan Brown, who also had one goal and three assists. In addition, M3-Christopher Newport University received assists from Drew Cohen, who had one and Brad Kostrzebski and David Walsh, who contributed two each.

M3-Catholic University of America excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M3-Catholic University of America's offense was handcuffed by M3-Christopher Newport University's defensive play, and M3-Catholic University of America managed only nine shots on goal during the game. The defensemen of M3-Catholic University of America were also effective in M3-Christopher Newport University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-Catholic University of America was helped by Dillon Roach, who racked up one goal. Roach scored 10:38 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Catholic University of America. Stephen Terenzio picked up the assist. M3-Catholic University of America additionally got points from Nick Hostovsky, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Catholic University of America also had goals scored by Vaughn Smith, Curry Harmon, and Scott Grinnan, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Catholic University of America came via Matt Vazzano, who had two.

Bryan Gioia took the win and made two saves before being replaced by Garret Dressler who made one save. M3-Christopher Newport University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M3-Catholic University of America's Ian McQuestion stopped 20 shots out of the 30 that he faced. M3-Catholic University of America incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.