Allen Palmer was all over the ice for M3-New Mexico University of, as he tallied two goals in M3-New Mexico University of's 5-2 win over M3-Colorado School of Mines.

Palmer scored at 4:10 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-New Mexico University of and again while 6:55 into the second to make the score 3-1 M3-New Mexico University of.

M3-Colorado School of Mines' power play was ineffective against M3-New Mexico University of's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-New Mexico University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 14 M3-Colorado School of Mines power plays. M3-New Mexico University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 49 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.6 shots per game it averages. M3-New Mexico University of was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 28 penalty minutes.

M3-New Mexico University of also got points from Nathan Taglialegami, who also had two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-New Mexico University of also got a goal from Austin Short as well. More assists for M3-New Mexico University of came via Logan Colyer, Bradley Harris, Matthew Perry, and Mackenzie Smith, who contributed one each.

M3-Colorado School of Mines could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Colorado School of Mines puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-Colorado School of Mines forced M3-New Mexico University of goalie Antonio Santiago to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.

M3-Colorado School of Mines was helped by Josh Clifton, who registered one goal. Clifton scored 2:19 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-New Mexico University of. Robert Abbott picked up the assist. Anthony Fonte also scored for M3-Colorado School of Mines.

Santiago recorded 37 saves for M3-New Mexico University of. M3-New Mexico University of registered one goal on zero power play opportunities. Jason Robes made 44 saves for M3-Colorado School of Mines on 49 shots.