Melbourne Whalers survived a determined comeback attempt by Melbourne Glaciers on the way to a 3-1 win.

A goal by Christopher Wong put Melbourne Whalers up 3-0 in the second period, but Melbourne Glaciers pulled to within two on Scott Maloney's tally 9:14 into the third period.

Ethan Cornford had two goals to lead Melbourne Whalers to victory. Cornford scored at 1:22 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Melbourne Whalers and again while on the power play 3:08 into the second to make the score 2-0 Melbourne Whalers.

The 23 shots that Melbourne Whalers put on net surpassed Melbourne Whalers' average of 3.0 shots per game this season. The defensemen of Melbourne Whalers were also effective in Melbourne Glaciers' zone, and came away with two goals.

More assists for Melbourne Whalers came via Austin McKenzie, Paul Lazzarotto, Huw Ohlson, and Tommy Roberts, who contributed one a piece.

By firing 23 shots on goal, Melbourne Glaciers exceeded the 1.0 shot it averages per game this year.

In addition, Melbourne Glaciers received assists from Sam Hodic, who had one.

Mackenzie Hill recorded 22 saves for Melbourne Whalers. Melbourne Whalers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Melbourne Glaciers' Fraser Ohlson stopped 20 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Melbourne Glaciers incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.