M2 Maryland University of was within striking distance after one period, but the M1 Naval Academy ^ United States Midshipmen put the pedal down in the second en route to a 5-0 victory.

Matthew Truninger spearheaded the defensive effort for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 30 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Truninger will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.31.

The Midshipmen were led by Trent Lulow, who registered one goal and one assist. Lulow scored 18:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Naval Academy ^ United States. Jack O Hear picked up the assist.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States stifled M2 Maryland University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The Midshipmen's offense was clicking better than usual and put 42 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.7 shots per game they average.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States also had goals scored by Jason Jablonski, Karl Huey, Tommy Sears, and Stephen Sabatini, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States came via Christopher Day, who had three and Hyo Jun Baek and John Linenger, who each chipped in two.

M2 Maryland University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Maryland University of averages 3.2 goals per game.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tanner Macphee made 37 saves for M2 Maryland University of on 42 shots. M2 Maryland University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.