Dave Defranco had two goals and one assist to lead the University at Albany Great Danes to a 7-4 victory over University Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Defranco scored at 7:13 into the second period to make the score 5-2 University at Albany and again while 19:32 into the third to make the score 7-4 University at Albany.

University at Albany pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 18 penalty minutes.

The Great Danes outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, University at Albany averages 3.9 goals per contest.

University at Albany additionally got points from Gavin Grogan, who also registered one goal and one assist. University at Albany also got a goal from Ryan Mahoney as well. More assists for University at Albany came via Mike Defranco, John Amodeo, Pat Standford, Ryan Phillip, Chris Mortimer, and Jonhathan DeMeo, who contributed one a piece.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown stifled the Great Danes' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. University at Albany was unable to stop University Pittsburgh Johnstown from sending pucks towards the net, and University Pittsburgh Johnstown eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. University Pittsburgh Johnstown found itself short handed often, totaling 14 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown was led by Brian Albright, who had three goals and one assist. Brent Cairns also scored for University Pittsburgh Johnstown. In addition, University Pittsburgh Johnstown received assists from Anthony Pioli, who had one and Troy Schall and Travis Clark, who contributed two a piece.

Thomas Caswell rejected 28 shots on goal for the Great Danes. University Pittsburgh Johnstown's starting goalie, Dave Dunkleberger, made 20 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Tyler Mains, who stopped zero shots. University Pittsburgh Johnstown registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.