Florida Eels failed to take advantage of its power play opportunities and Hampton Roads Whalers shook off a number of penalties to win, 5-2.

Hampton Roads Whalers was led by Scott Cornfield, who had one goal. Cornfield scored on the power play 19:53 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Hampton Roads Whalers. Hampton Roads Whalers had gained a power play chance when Brien Thompson was whistled for checking from behind. Matthew Zendejas assisted on the tally.

Hampton Roads Whalers' offense rang up 38 shots on Florida Eels' net. Hampton Roads Whalers struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 20 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

Hampton Roads Whalers additionally got points from Alexander Brissette, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Hampton Roads Whalers also had goals scored by Clayton Kanemitsu, who had one and Christopher Haynes, who had two. More assists for Hampton Roads Whalers came via Cameron Snyder, Devin DesNoyers, and Taylor Paasch, who contributed one a piece.

Florida Eels racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and three majors for 57 minutes in penalty time. Florida Eels had been averaging 14.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Florida Eels also got points from Zachery Mudge, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Florida Eels were Alexander Sanchez, who had one and Joey Colatarci, who had two.

Brett Kilar made 23 saves for Hampton Roads Whalers on 25 shots. Hampton Roads Whalers registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Florida Eels' Hunter Fernandez stopped 33 shots out of the 38 that he faced. For Florida Eels, Thompson and Coach Jason Bloomingburg were ejected from the contest.