Nick Mangone netted a hat trick to lead M2 Western Connecticut State Univer over M2 Thomas College, 8-4.

M2 Western Connecticut State Univer found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, M2 Western Connecticut State Univer averages 5.8 goals per contest. The defensemen of M2 Western Connecticut State Univer were also effective in M2 Thomas College's zone, and came away with two goals. M2 Western Connecticut State Univer's offense was clicking better than usual and put 35 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.6 shots per game it averages. M2 Western Connecticut State Univer's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Western Connecticut State Univer finished with 22 penalty minutes.

M2 Western Connecticut State Univer additionally got points from Mike Mcroy, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Joe Gaudette, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Western Connecticut State Univer included Tim Hanlon, Nicholas Blaszka, and Nathan Dudley, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Western Connecticut State Univer received assists from Nicholas Garofalo, who had one.

M2 Thomas College was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 25 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game M2 Thomas College had been spending in the box. M2 Thomas College put 27 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.8 it averages per game.

M2 Thomas College was led by Michael Hersom, who tallied two goals. Hersom scored the first of his two goals at 7:27 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Alexander Nadeau provided the assist. Hersom's next tally made the score 4-3 M2 Western Connecticut State Univer with 4:26 left in the second period. M2 Thomas College had taken the advantage when M2 Western Connecticut State Univer's Thomas Schaefer got sent off for tripping. Jason Dicey picked up the assist. M2 Thomas College also had goals scored by Garron Lafountain and Tim Bradford, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Thomas College were Eric Morin, who had one.

Camron Clark made 23 saves for M2 Western Connecticut State Univer on 27 shots. M2 Western Connecticut State Univer registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Michael Small rejected 27 shots on goal for M2 Thomas College. M2 Thomas College registered two goals on four power play opportunities.