M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over M2 California State Univ Fullerton.

M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 37 penalty minutes.

M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT was paced by Kody Wickham, who registered one goal. Wickham scored on the power play 4:52 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT. M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT earned a power play opportunity when Trevor Cigich was put in the box for cross checking. Douglas Abbott picked up the assist.

M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 California State Univ Fullerton to score on any of its eight power plays. M2 California State Univ Fullerton was unable to stop M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT eventually piled up 50 shots on goal.

M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT also got points from Brendan Mccalpin, who also tallied two goals and one assist and Joel Johnson, who also had two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT came via Kyle Ceretzke, who had two and Malcolm Smith, Blaine Bokenfohr, Peter Lawler, and Bryon Lasher, who contributed one each.

M2 California State Univ Fullerton's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. M2 California State Univ Fullerton surpassed its season average of 30.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 California State Univ Fullerton forced M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT goalie Dave Rathgeber to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

M2 California State Univ Fullerton was helped by Ethan Chapluk, who finished with one goal. Chapluk scored 1:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 California State Univ Fullerton. Brandon Peterson also scored for M2 California State Univ Fullerton. In addition, M2 California State Univ Fullerton received assists from Tyler Kammer, who had one.

Dave Rathgeber made 31 saves for M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT on 33 shots. M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Jesse Sczublewski rejected 45 shots on goal for M2 California State Univ Fullerton.