In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Michigan Technological Univ escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Northern Michigan University.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Eric Keljo's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Michigan Technological Univ's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Michigan Technological Univ gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Michigan Technological Univ was led by Keljo, who registered one goal and one assist. Keljo scored short handed 16:44 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Michigan Technological Univ. M2 Michigan Technological Univ found itself down a man on Alexander Oliver's slashing.

With 50 shots on target during the contest, M2 Michigan Technological Univ exceeded the 2.7 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Michigan Technological Univ could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for M2 Michigan Technological Univ included Anthony Strzalkowski and James Unsworth, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Michigan Technological Univ came via Tucker Campbell and Bryan Reitter, who contributed one each.

By firing 20 shots on goal, M2 Northern Michigan University exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Northern Michigan University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

M2 Northern Michigan University was helped by Gavin Porter, who tallied one goal. Porter scored on the power play 13:41 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Northern Michigan University. M2 Northern Michigan University earned a power play opportunity when Dylan Etelamaki was put in the box for interference. Dione Potila picked up the assist. Wesley Zegan also scored for M2 Northern Michigan University. In addition, M2 Northern Michigan University received assists from Austin Rilei, who had one and Alexander Svoboda, who had two.

Cason Sjerven rejected 18 shots on goal for M2 Michigan Technological Univ. M2 Michigan Technological Univ registered one goal on six power play opportunities. M2 Northern Michigan University's Tyler Martz stopped 47 shots out of the 50 that he faced. For M2 Northern Michigan University, Michael Kolbus was ejected from the game.