A stellar performance between the pipes by Jaxson Gosnell helped M2 Northern Arizona University defeat the M1 Colorado State University Rams, 4-1.

M1 Colorado State University's power play was ineffective against M2 Northern Arizona University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M2 Northern Arizona University was led by Corey Briody, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Briody scored on the power play 16:51 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Northern Arizona University. A holding penalty on Alexander Neitenbach had put M2 Northern Arizona University on the power play. Benoit Cousineau Cote assisted on the tally.

M2 Northern Arizona University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Rams to score on any of their six power plays. With 21 shots on target during the contest, M2 Northern Arizona University exceeded the 0.7 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Northern Arizona University also had goals scored by Christopher Barrett, Jack Manning, and Lucas Lomax, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Northern Arizona University received assists from Kirby Carlson, who had one and Ryan Thompson, who had two.

M1 Colorado State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The Rams put 38 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.2 they average per game.

M1 Colorado State University was led by Chris Guidotti, who scored the team's only goal. Guidotti scored 13:21 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado State University.

Gosnell rejected 37 shots on goal for M2 Northern Arizona University. M2 Northern Arizona University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Michael Porter made 17 saves for the Rams on 20 shots.