M3-Grand Valley State University scored three goals in the second period to pull away from M3-Butler University and clinch a 9-0 win.

M3-Grand Valley State University got the win on the strength of a great game by Scott Schueneman, who had two goals and two assists. Schueneman scored the first of his two goals at 10:37 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M3-Grand Valley State University. Mitch Kahl picked up the assist. Schueneman's next tally made the score 7-0 M3-Grand Valley State University with 11:40 left in the third period. Nicholas Ollearis provided the assist.

M3-Grand Valley State University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Grand Valley State University gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Grand Valley State University stifled M3-Butler University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Grand Valley State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-Grand Valley State University averages 5.8 goals per game. M3-Grand Valley State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Grand Valley State University finished with 16 penalty minutes. M3-Grand Valley State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 52 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.6 shots per game it averages.

M3-Grand Valley State University additionally got points from Dan Smith, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Zachery Nash, who also had one goal and two assists, Nick Pratt, who also registered two goals and one assist, and Kahl, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Others who scored for M3-Grand Valley State University included Chuck Reed and Alexander Bjork, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Grand Valley State University came via Tyler Stoller, who had three and John Nagel, Eric White, and Blaine Marney, who contributed one each.

Adam Szymanski recorded 20 saves for M3-Grand Valley State University. M3-Grand Valley State University registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Alan Eidelman made 43 saves for M3-Butler University on 52 shots. M3-Butler University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.