Nick Leon had two goals and four assists to lead M2 Northern Illinois University to a 6-4 victory over Mizzou hockey.

Leon scored at 17:58 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M2 Northern Illinois University and again while 2:52 into the third to make the score 5-3 M2 Northern Illinois University.

M2 Northern Illinois University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

M2 Northern Illinois University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Mizzou hockey to score on any of its six power plays. Mizzou hockey was unable to stop M2 Northern Illinois University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Northern Illinois University eventually piled up 47 shots on goal.

M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Eric Svejda, who also registered one goal and two assists and Justin Rucinski, who also tallied three goals and two assists. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from David Madrigal and Erik Gavert, who each chipped in one.

Mizzou hockey forced M2 Northern Illinois University goalie JoJo Durrbeck to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

Mizzou hockey was helped by #$self.jersey, who racked up one goal. #$self.jersey scored 18:29 into the third period to make the score 5-4 M2 Northern Illinois University. #$self.jersey picked up the assist. Mizzou hockey also had goals scored by #$self.jersey, #$self.jersey, and #$self.jersey, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Mizzou hockey were #$self.jersey and #$self.jersey, who contributed one each.

Durrbeck recorded 33 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Mizzou hockey's #$self.jersey stopped 41 shots out of the 47 that he faced. Mizzou hockey incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.