Mackenzie Hill had a standout game with 34 saves, and Melbourne Whalers beat Sydney Wolf Pack 2-1.

Melbourne Whalers was sparked by Paul Lazzarotto, who grabbed one goal. Lazzarotto scored 14:37 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Whalers. Vadim Ragozin assisted on the tally.

Melbourne Whalers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Sydney Wolf Pack to score on any of its five power plays. By firing 20 shots on goal, Melbourne Whalers exceeded the 2.2 shots it averages per game this year. Melbourne Whalers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Melbourne Whalers also got a goal from Austin McKenzie as well. More assists for Melbourne Whalers came via Harrison Jaunozols and Ethan Cornford, who each chipped in one.

Sydney Wolf Pack's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Melbourne Whalers power plays. Sydney Wolf Pack's offense rang up 35 shots on Melbourne Whalers' net.

Sydney Wolf Pack was led by Nolan Barlow, who scored the team's only goal. Barlow scored 4:18 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Sydney Wolf Pack. Tyler Kubara picked up the assist.

Jake Burgess rejected 18 shots on goal for Sydney Wolf Pack. Sydney Wolf Pack incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.