The game between M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT and M2 San Jose State University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT emerged with a 3-2 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Joel Johnson at 19:31 of the third period.

Johnson had a great game for M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT, netting two goals.

M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT forced M2 San Jose State University goalie Mario Retana to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots. M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes.

Justin Volpi also scored for M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT. In addition, M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT received assists from Douglas Abbott, who had two and Allan Young and Matthew Hutchings, who each chipped in one.

M2 San Jose State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 San Jose State University averages 4.3 goals per game. M2 San Jose State University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 14 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays.

M2 San Jose State University was helped by Zach McKeithan, who had one goal. McKeithan scored on the power play 19:59 into the second period to make the score 2-2. M2 San Jose State University had gotten the advantage when M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT's Tyler Onstott was sent off for cross checking. Spencer Archer picked up the assist. M2 San Jose State University also got a goal from Corey Semmelmayer as well. More assists for M2 San Jose State University came via Timothy Fredrickson, who had one.

Max Lucas rejected 23 shots on goal for M2 Montana Tech of the Univ of MT. Retana recorded 32 saves for M2 San Jose State University.