First, though the team was once again led by a new coach, Carlos Haug was an experienced player in his own right, having won the U.S.
[1] Additionally, the team was finally able to switch back to an intercollegiate schedule, playing all of their games against fellow colleges this season.
The offense was rarely able to put together any kind of attack though the visitors were kept in the match thanks to a solid defensive effort.
[2] The following evening, the Miners repaid the favor with a 1–0 win of their own thanks to a second period tally from Tessen and a suffocating brand of checking throughout the match.
After the match was delayed for a day due to poor ice, The Miners netted two early goals put the Huskies ahead for good.