Josef Rezek scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Adelaide Adrenaline picked up the extra point in a 3-2 win over Sydney Ice Dogs.

The two teams needed five turns to complete the shootout. In addition to the clincher, Adelaide Adrenaline got a shootout goal from Rezek.

Adelaide Adrenaline's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.3 shots per game it averages.

Adelaide Adrenaline was helped by Darren Corstens, who registered one goal. Corstens scored 13:28 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Adelaide Adrenaline. Sean Greer picked up the assist. Adelaide Adrenaline also got a goal from Greg Oddy as well. Other players who recorded assists for Adelaide Adrenaline were Niko Suoraniem, Rezek, and Brett Liscomb, who each chipped in one.

Sydney Ice Dogs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Sydney Ice Dogs was held below its usual level of production. Sydney Ice Dogs puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. The 26 shots that Sydney Ice Dogs put on net surpassed Sydney Ice Dogs' average of 4.0 shots per game this season.

Sydney Ice Dogs was helped by Robert Malloy, who registered one goal. Malloy scored on the power play 7:56 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Sydney Ice Dogs earned a power play opportunity when David Manning was put in the box for slashing. Dave Dunwoodie provided the assist. John Clewlow also scored for Sydney Ice Dogs. More assists for Sydney Ice Dogs came via Simon Barg, who had two.

Adelaide Adrenaline's Mike Will stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Adelaide Adrenaline incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Timothy Noting rejected 26 shots on goal for Sydney Ice Dogs. Sydney Ice Dogs incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.