But Adey Greaves, chairman of Moorhead's governors, said the school needed to resolve the legal issue with the council before proceeding with the transfer.
The visitors should have scored in the first minute when a chip to the left found Dimitri Pelo, but the winger's pass inside was intercepted by Adey Gardner.
Paul Adey's side, beaten by Sheffield in the showdown at the MEN Arena last Sunday, suffered an early blow when defenceman Eric Charron was forced out of the game after taking a puck to the chest.