M2 Northeastern University almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but M2 Utah University of managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

M2 Utah University of led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Utah University of's Josh Dangel scored at 17:30 in the second period to put M2 Utah University of up 4-1.

Dangel was all over the ice for M2 Utah University of, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win.

M2 Utah University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Utah University of gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Utah University of stifled M2 Northeastern University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Utah University of was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 28 penalty minutes.

M2 Utah University of additionally got points from Chase Mcdonald, who also finished with two goals and one assist. M2 Utah University of also got a goal from Kurtis Kunz as well. In addition, M2 Utah University of received assists from Samuel Wilson, Colton Mcdonald, David Barnes, Shaymus Bertagnolli, Beau Bertagnolli, and Michael Ahern, who each chipped in one.

M2 Northeastern University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 12 minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. M2 Northeastern University had been averaging 11.0 minutes in penalties per game. M2 Utah University of was unable to stop M2 Northeastern University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Northeastern University eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

M2 Northeastern University was helped by Andrew Brandano, who grabbed one goal. Brandano scored 7:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Northeastern University. Brian Miller provided the assist. Others who scored for M2 Northeastern University included Evan Jones and Michael Harris, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Northeastern University were Ryan Yurewicz, Edward Pratt, Jake Jaeger, and Kenneth Phillips, who contributed one each.

Chris Komma made 34 saves for M2 Utah University of on 37 shots. M2 Utah University of registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Zachary Webert rejected 21 shots on goal for M2 Northeastern University.