Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as M2 Western Washington University defeated M2 Eastern Washington University in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO).

M2 Western Washington University saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. M2 Western Washington University made the score 3-0 on a goal by Andrew Liebel at 13:50 in the second period. M2 Eastern Washington University evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Taylor Newhouse at 16:59 in the third period.

Duncan Hack had a great game for M2 Western Washington University, netting two goals. Hack found the back of the net 12:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Western Washington University and again while on the power play 14:01 into the first to make the score 2-0 M2 Western Washington University.

M2 Western Washington University's offense rang up 45 shots on M2 Eastern Washington University's net.

In addition, M2 Western Washington University received assists from Billy Holbrook, who had two and Ryan Kondolay and Brett Baker, who each chipped in one.

M2 Eastern Washington University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Eastern Washington University averages 5.3 goals per game. M2 Eastern Washington University forced M2 Western Washington University goalie Phillip Schwartz to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. M2 Eastern Washington University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Eastern Washington University also got points from Ian Whited, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Joel Peach also scored for M2 Eastern Washington University. More assists for M2 Eastern Washington University came via Ethan Seid and Morgan Ouellette, who contributed one each.

Schwartz recorded 41 saves for M2 Western Washington University. M2 Western Washington University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. John Kiepe made 41 saves for M2 Eastern Washington University on 44 shots. M2 Eastern Washington University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.