In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Waldorf College escaped with a 4-2 victory over M2 DePaul University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Jacob Bales's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Bales had a great game for M2 Waldorf College, netting two goals.

M2 Waldorf College's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Waldorf College gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

With 27 shots on target during the contest, M2 Waldorf College exceeded the 6.8 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Waldorf College's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M2 Waldorf College was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

Others who scored for M2 Waldorf College included Jeff Bartel and Jake Taylor, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Waldorf College received assists from Buddy Napier, who had two and Ronald Paulson, Alex Fleming, and Drew Soderberg, who contributed one each.

M2 DePaul University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Waldorf College to score on any of its three power plays. M2 DePaul University's offense operated below its season average. M2 DePaul University puts an average of 5.1 pucks into the net per game. M2 DePaul University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.2 shots per game it averages.

M2 DePaul University was helped by Mickey DiPietro, who registered one goal. DiPietro scored on the power play 8:31 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M2 DePaul University had taken the advantage when M2 Waldorf College's Paulson got sent off for tripping. Thomas Feldman assisted on the tally. Benjamin Kohen also scored for M2 DePaul University. More assists for M2 DePaul University came via Kenny Shemanske, who had one.

M2 Waldorf College's Paulson stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Jon Claxton recorded 23 saves for M2 DePaul University. M2 DePaul University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.