M2 Northern Michigan University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Michigan Technological Univ held on for a 6-5 victory.

A goal by Chance Hayes put M2 Michigan Technological Univ up 6-4 in the third period, but M2 Northern Michigan University pulled to within one on Eric Hillock's tally 18:13 into the third period.

M2 Michigan Technological Univ's offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.5 shot per game it averages. M2 Michigan Technological Univ outdid its season average for goals scored. M2 Michigan Technological Univ has scored at the pace of 3.7 goals per game during the current campaign. M2 Michigan Technological Univ was effective with a man advantage, and put in two goals while on the power play.

M2 Michigan Technological Univ additionally got points from Jacob Tresnak, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, James Unsworth, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Tyler Szabo, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M2 Michigan Technological Univ also had goals scored by Eric Keljo and Bryan Reitter, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Michigan Technological Univ came via Kevin Belvitch, who had two and Nathan Comar and Dylan Etelamaki, who each chipped in one.

M2 Northern Michigan University's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, M2 Northern Michigan University averages 2.5 goals per contest. By firing 36 shots on goal, M2 Northern Michigan University exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Northern Michigan University also got points from Matthew Husak, who also had one goal and two assists. Others who scored for M2 Northern Michigan University included Austin Schultz and Shayne Borden, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Northern Michigan University received assists from Gavin Porter, who had three and Jacob Boldt and Dione Potila, who contributed one each.

Cason Sjerven recorded 31 saves for M2 Michigan Technological Univ. M2 Michigan Technological Univ incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M2 Northern Michigan University's starting goalie, Tyler Martz, made 20 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Josh Varvil, who stopped two shots. M2 Northern Michigan University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.