M2 Merrimack College could not stop M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's Jr Piretti, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-3 win.

Piretti notched his first tally 12:55 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:53 into the second and at 8:48 into the third.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring three goals on three chances. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. The 35 shots that M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ put on net surpassed M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's average of 0.7 shots per game this season.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ additionally got points from Joey Harvey, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Andrew Robinson also scored for M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ. In addition, M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ received assists from Connor Walsh and Chris Paquette, who contributed one each and Cory Watson and Tyler Schmarr, who each chipped in two.

M2 Merrimack College forced M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ goalie Alex Bliesener to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M2 Merrimack College was led by Dan Resop, who racked up one goal and one assist. Resop scored 18:01 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Chris Price assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M2 Merrimack College included Tyler Aberle and Anthony Antonetti, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Merrimack College were Andrew Mancini, who had one and Anthony Forman, who had two.

Bliesener rejected 29 shots on goal for M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Derek DeCastro made 30 saves for M2 Merrimack College on 35 shots. M2 Merrimack College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.