M3-Northwestern and M2 Illinois University of could not settle their match and fought to a 2-2 tie.

M3-Northwestern excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

M3-Northwestern was led by Derek Chapman, who racked up one goal and one assist. Chapman scored 8:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Northwestern. Mike Fuentes provided the assist. M3-Northwestern also got a goal from Simon Choi as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Northwestern were Michael Gullott, who had one.

M2 Illinois University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-Northwestern power plays. M2 Illinois University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Illinois University of puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. M2 Illinois University of kept M3-Northwestern's goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Johnson made 39 saves on 41 shots.

M2 Illinois University of was led by Marcello Delfini, who had one goal and one assist. Delfini scored 6:20 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M2 Illinois University of. Darren Soneson assisted on the tally. Danny Hendrickson also scored for M2 Illinois University of.

M3-Northwestern incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 Illinois University of's starting goalie, Benjamin Wexler, made 13 saves and finished with the tie before he was taken out in favor of Austin Gentry, who stopped 14 shots. M2 Illinois University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.