The game between the Hampton Roads Whalers and Boston Bandits was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Hampton Roads emerged with a 3-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jonathon Jones secured the win for the Whalers with a goal in the second period.

Hampton Roads' penalty kill excelled, as the Whalers gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Hampton Roads was led by Jones, who tallied one goal. Jones scored 24:29 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Hampton Roads. Jeremy Wilson picked up the assist.

The Whalers were often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game Hampton Roads had been spending in the box.

Hampton Roads additionally got points from Nathan Kanter, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Regen Cavanagh also scored for Hampton Roads. Other players who recorded assists for Hampton Roads were Thomas Gallo, Nick Jones, Craig Boyd, and Michael Addison, who each chipped in one.

Boston Bandits excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Boston Bandits' offense operated below it season average. Boston Bandits puts an average of 5.2 pucks into the net per game. Boston Bandits' offense rang up 36 shots on the Whalers' net.

Boston Bandits was helped by Aharon Lara, who registered one goal. Lara scored on the power play 13:05 into the second period to make the score 2-2. A high sticking penalty on Grant Phillips had put Boston Bandits on the power play. Corbett McLucas provided the assist. Boston Bandits also got a goal from Connor Court as well.

Hampton Roads' Taylor Brost stopped 34 shots out of the 36 that he faced. For the Whalers, Zachary McDaniel was ejected from the game. Ryan McCarthy rejected 19 shots on goal for Boston Bandits. Boston Bandits incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.