Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Minot State University Beavers defeated M2 Arizona State University ELITE in a shootout 7-6 (1-0 SO).

M1 Minot State University saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. The Beavers made the score 6-3 on a goal by Brett Mcnevin at 19:08 in the second period. M2 Arizona State University ELITE evened things up at 6-6 on a goal by Ryan Francis at 16:29 in the third period.

Brett Nespor had two goals and one assist to lead M1 Minot State University. Nespor scored the first of his two goals at 10:57 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M1 Minot State University. Jeremy Johnson picked up the assist. Nespor's next tally made the score 4-3 M1 Minot State University with 10:18 left in the second period. Johnson provided the assist.

The Beavers forced M2 Arizona State University ELITE goalie Jordan Gluck to work between the pipes, taking 51 shots. M1 Minot State University gave up more goals than its normal season average. The Beavers give up 2.4 goals per game.

M1 Minot State University additionally got points from Johnson, who also tallied one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. M1 Minot State University also got a goal from Carey Morrison as well. In addition, M1 Minot State University received assists from Reece Forman, Morgen Martelle, Cole Olson, Lyndon Lipinski, and Parker Evans Campbell, who each chipped in one.

M2 Arizona State University ELITE excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M2 Arizona State University ELITE kept M1 Minot State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Connor Beauchamp made 26 saves on 32 shots. M2 Arizona State University ELITE's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M2 Arizona State University ELITE averages 2.1 goals allowed per game. M2 Arizona State University ELITE could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Arizona State University ELITE also got points from Austin Ehrlich, who also had one goal and two assists and Ryan Mcneely, who also registered one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Liam Pues also scored for M2 Arizona State University ELITE. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Arizona State University ELITE were Wesley Starr, who had one, Zachary Bayer, who had two, and Wilson Housley, who had three.

The Beavers incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M2 Arizona State University ELITE's Gluck stopped 44 shots out of the 50 that he faced. M2 Arizona State University ELITE registered one goal on five power play opportunities.