M2 Denver University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Boise State University held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Greg Chapman put M2 Boise State University up 5-3 in the third period, but M2 Denver University of pulled to within one on Christos Koukis's tally 15:54 into the third period.

Taylor Crawford had a great game for M2 Boise State University, netting two goals. Crawford's tallies came at 5:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Boise State University and short handed 4:03 into the third to make the score 4-3 M2 Boise State University.

By firing 24 shots on goal, M2 Boise State University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Boise State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 22 penalty minutes.

M2 Boise State University also got points from Mitch Kramer, who also had one goal and one assist. M2 Boise State University also got a goal from Bryson Schmitz as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Boise State University were Trevor Smith, who had one and Josh Kincaid and Matt Sanford, who each chipped in two.

M2 Denver University of forced M2 Boise State University goalie Josh Benton to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. M2 Denver University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Denver University of was led by Tylar Novy, who racked up one goal and two assists. Novy scored 12:31 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Others who scored for M2 Denver University of included John Eansor and Brian Desmond, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Denver University of received assists from Shane Bennett and Bradley Conover, who contributed one each.

Benton rejected 28 shots on goal for M2 Boise State University. M2 Boise State University registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Beau Lewis made 19 saves for M2 Denver University of on 24 shots. M2 Denver University of registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.