Melbourne Glaciers and Perth Pelicans both failed to score in overtime, but Melbourne Glaciers won the game 2-1 (1-0 SO) after Sam Hodic's deciding goal in the shootout.

The shootout lasted for five attempts between the teams.

Melbourne Glaciers came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Melbourne Glaciers trailed 1-0 after a power play goal by Perth Pelicans' Aaron Dumpleton at 7:20 in the second period. Melbourne Glaciers knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Daniel Szalinski at 8:47 in the third period.

Melbourne Glaciers did not challenge the opposing goalie, ripping only 14 shots on net to force 12 saves. However, Melbourne Glaciers finished with more shots in the game than the 2.3 per game it averages.

In addition, Melbourne Glaciers received assists from Peter Colosimo, who had one.

With 22 shots on target during the contest, Perth Pelicans exceeded the 2.8 shots it averages per game this year.

Other players who recorded assists for Perth Pelicans were David Mahood, who had one.

Fraser Carson made 21 saves for Melbourne Glaciers on 22 shots. Melbourne Glaciers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Stephen McCann rejected 12 shots on goal for Perth Pelicans. Perth Pelicans incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.