Maine 4, Canisius 1
Black Bears (5-13-1) 1-1-2 — 4
Golden Griffins (6-7-5) 1-0-0 — 1
First period — 1. Maine, Riley 1 (Byron), 4:55; 2. Canisius, Jessey 2 (Beck, Kielich), 10:12.
Second period — 3. Maine, Vesey 3 (unassisted), 13:01.
Third period — 4. Maine, Hayes 4 (Higgins, Lacroix), 9:35; 5. Maine, Shore 5 (Hutton), 19:57 (en).
Shots on goal: Maine 11-15-15—41, Canisius 10-10-9—29
Goaltenders: Maine, Romeo (29 shots-28 saves), Canisius, Asmundson (40-37)
High-percentage scoring chances: Maine 4-8-11—23; Canisius 6-5-8—19
Power plays: Maine 0-1, Canisius 0-2
Penalties/minutes: Maine 2-4, Canisius 1-2
Attendance: 3,559