A rash of penalties cost Potomac Patriots the game, as Hampton Roads Whalers netted four goals with a man advantage in a 6-3 win.

Hampton Roads Whalers was led by Joshua Malts, who registered one goal and one assist. Malts scored 16:22 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Hampton Roads Whalers.

Hampton Roads Whalers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Potomac Patriots to score on any of its four power plays. Hampton Roads Whalers kept Potomac Patriots' goalie busy throughout the game, and Dustyn Moyer made 43 saves on 49 shots.

Hampton Roads Whalers additionally got points from Cameron Snyder, who also grabbed two goals and one assist to lead the team in points, Nicholas Michels, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Matthew Zendejas, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Hampton Roads Whalers also got a goal from Clayton Kanemitsu as well. More assists for Hampton Roads Whalers came via Dylan Woods, who had two.

The Potomac Patriots penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. Potomac Patriots surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game.

Potomac Patriots was helped by Alexander Grose, who racked up one goal. Grose scored 15:58 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Potomac Patriots also got points from Andrew Turgeon, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Nathan Marks also scored for Potomac Patriots. In addition, Potomac Patriots received assists from Christian Parker, who had one.

Blake Scott rejected 18 shots on goal for Hampton Roads Whalers. Hampton Roads Whalers incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.