M2 Boston College tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Merrimack College held on for a 2-1 victory.

M2 Merrimack College made the score 2-0 on a goal by Anthony Antonetti at 15:31 in the second period, and M2 Boston College got as close as 2-1 when Allen Taylor scored 8:22 into the third period.

M2 Merrimack College was led by goalie Derek DeCastro, who finished with 39 saves while allowing one goal. DeCastro certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.25 entering the contest.

M2 Merrimack College's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Merrimack College gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M2 Merrimack College could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Merrimack College also got a goal from Steven Berry as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Merrimack College were Michael Grise, Anthony Forman, Tyler Aberle, and Jeff DeLoria, who each chipped in one.

M2 Boston College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Boston College puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. M2 Merrimack College was unable to stop M2 Boston College from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Boston College eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

In addition, M2 Boston College received assists from Ciaran Cleary and David Monahan, who contributed one each.

M2 Merrimack College registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. M2 Boston College's Michael Pigula stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. M2 Boston College incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.