M2 North Dakota State University had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-2 win over M2 Minnesota University of.

M2 North Dakota State University got the win with help from a great game by Robert Helming, who had one goal and two assists. Helming scored 18:29 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 North Dakota State University.

M2 North Dakota State University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 North Dakota State University gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M2 North Dakota State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, M2 North Dakota State University averages 2.0 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. By firing 40 shots on goal, M2 North Dakota State University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 North Dakota State University additionally got points from Spencer Helming, who also had one goal and two assists and Brandon Bloch, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 North Dakota State University included Derek Rasmussen, Cody Huset, and Jacob Foss, who each put in one. More assists for M2 North Dakota State University came via Matthew Gulden, who had one and Christian Stensgard, who had two.

M2 Minnesota University of forced M2 North Dakota State University goalie Blake Ternus to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots.

M2 Minnesota University of was helped by Michael Hughes, who finished with one goal. Hughes scored on the power play 2:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Minnesota University of. Austin Freeman assisted on the tally. M2 Minnesota University of also got points from Freeman, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M2 Minnesota University of received assists from Andrew Krug, who had one and Gregory Simandl, who had two.

Blake Ternus made 47 saves for M2 North Dakota State University on 49 shots. M2 North Dakota State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Minnesota University of's Clayton Knutsen stopped 34 shots out of the 40 that he faced. M2 Minnesota University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.