Central Catholic, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Butler and clinched a 7-5 victory.

Central Catholic led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Central Catholic's Jake Tepe scored at 9:12 in the first period to put Central Catholic up 3-0.

Central Catholic got the win behind a great game by Sam Delucia, who had one goal and four assists. Delucia scored 4:44 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Central Catholic. Tepe assisted on the tally.

Central Catholic's penalty kill excelled, as Central Catholic gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Central Catholic forced Butler goalie Zachary Schnur to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Central Catholic surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Central Catholic averages 4.7 goals per game.

Central Catholic additionally got points from Tepe, who also finished with two goals and three assists, Ryan Haag, who also grabbed two goals and one assist, Antonio Misiti, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Jacob Kingerski, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Central Catholic received assists from Skyler George, Ethan Farber, and Ryan Kingerski, who contributed one each.

Butler's offense rang up 33 shots on Central Catholic's net. Butler gave up more goals than its normal season average. Butler averages 2.0 goals allowed per game.

Butler was led by Connor Scott, who racked up one goal and three assists. Scott scored 6:48 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Central Catholic. Brendan Ackelson picked up the assist. Butler also got points from Ackelson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Butler also had goals scored by Cameron Barto, Trevor Gilliland, and Sam Gross, who scored one goal each. More assists for Butler came via Seth Queen, Ben Rodgers, and Clay Potochny, who each chipped in one.

Nathaniel Cava recorded 28 saves for Central Catholic. Central Catholic incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Zachary Schnur made 27 saves for Butler on 33 shots. Butler incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.