 In the national semifinal NMU took on a familiar foe in Maine.The top eastern team had easily dispatched Minnesota in their quarterfinal and were looking for a repeat performance from December but this time the Wildcats were ready for the stifling Black Bear defense.In front of a mostly favorable crowd, Northern Michigan outlasted Maine by scoring 4 of the last 5 goals and winning 5–3 to advance to their second championship game.