The M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions on a clutch goal by John Hogan.

M1 Arizona ^ University of overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Wildcats fell behind 2-0 after a goal by M1 Western Michigan University's Zach Roberts at 3:43 in the first period. M1 Arizona ^ University of tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Ryan Cigile at 8:07 in the second period.

The Wildcats got the win on the strength of a great game by Brian Hogan, who had one goal and three assists. Hogan scored on the power play 3:29 into the second period to make the score 3-3. M1 Arizona ^ University of had gotten the advantage when the Stallions' Joey Olmsted was sent off for slashing. Matthew Armenti picked up the assist.

The Wildcats' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M1 Western Michigan University power plays. M1 Arizona ^ University of surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Wildcats average 2.5 goals per game. The defensemen of M1 Arizona ^ University of were also effective in M1 Western Michigan University's zone, and came away with two goals. With 35 shots on target during the contest, the Wildcats exceeded the 2.5 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Arizona ^ University of also got points from Hogan, who also registered one goal and one assist and Armenti, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Kyle Griffin also scored for M1 Arizona ^ University of. In addition, M1 Arizona ^ University of received assists from Anthony Rosetta, who had two and Bryan Drazner and brian schehr, who contributed one each.

The Stallions forced M1 Arizona ^ University of goalie Austin Wilson to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

M1 Western Michigan University was helped by Adam Beuthin, who had one goal. Beuthin scored 2:09 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Western Michigan University. Ryan Adams assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M1 Western Michigan University included Tom Nitsche and Brandon Grillo, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Western Michigan University came via Colin Tittle, Mike Moroso, Jacob Taiariol, Richard Zehnal, Matthew Williams, and Nino Romita, who each chipped in one.

The Wildcats' Wilson stopped 36 shots out of the 40 that he faced. M1 Arizona ^ University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Brandon Haase made 30 saves for the Stallions on 35 shots. M1 Western Michigan University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.