Behind two goals from Bradley Harley and two goals and one assist from Cole Stallard, the Atlanta Knights downed the Hampton Roads Whalers 6-3.

Harley scored the first of his two goals at 14:10 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Atlanta. Jon Gibson provided the assist. Harley's next tally made the score 5-3 Atlanta with 6:06 left in the third period. Atlanta had gained a power play chance when Jeremy Wilson was whistled for high sticking. Stallard assisted on the tally. Stallard scored the first of his two goals short handed at 17:33 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Atlanta. The Knights played down a man on Rick Fiorillo's tripping. Nick Elliott provided the assist. Stallard's next tally short handed made the score 6-3 Atlanta with 1:37 left in the third period. Elliott assisted on the tally.

Hampton Roads was unable to stop Atlanta from sending pucks towards the net, and the Knights eventually piled up 48 shots on goal. Atlanta's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Atlanta also got points from Stallard, who also tallied two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Austin Ventura also scored for Atlanta. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta were Christopher Santa Maria, who had two.

The Whalers were helped by Alexander Dempsey, who grabbed two goals. Dempsey scored the first of his two goals at 18:39 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Dempsey's next tally made the score 4-2 Atlanta with 8:53 left in the third period. A slashing penalty on Zachary Egan had put Hampton Roads on the power play. Samuel Jenkins picked up the assist. Hampton Roads additionally got points from Jenkins, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Hampton Roads came via Jacob Toro and Dillon Kivo, who contributed one a piece.

The Knights' Sean Davis stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Atlanta incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Taylor Brost made 42 saves for the Whalers on 47 shots. Hampton Roads incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.