Melbourne Ice climbed out of a one-goal hole to beat Newcastle North Stars, 5-4.

Melbourne Ice never led in the game until netting the game winner. Melbourne Ice trailed 5-4 after a goal by Newcastle North Stars' Jeff Smith at 12:34 in the third period. Melbourne Ice knotted things up at 5-5 on a goal by Matthew Armstrong at 15:09 in the third period. Melbourne Ice got the game winner at 3:44 in the third period on a goal by Armstrong.

Armstrong and Smith provided the spark for Melbourne Ice, combining for three goals and three assists. Armstrong had one goal and three assists and Smith also added two goals.

Melbourne Ice's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Newcastle North Stars power plays. Melbourne Ice put 40 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.7 it averages per game.

Melbourne Ice also got points from Todd Graham, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Tommy Powell, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Melbourne Ice came via Lliam Webster, Sean Hamilton, Tim Johansson, and Jason Baclig, who each chipped in one.

Newcastle North Stars excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 10 chances. Newcastle North Stars' offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.9 shot per game it averages. Newcastle North Stars' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Newcastle North Stars finished with 40 penalty minutes.

Newcastle North Stars was led by Beau Taylor, who grabbed two goals and two assists. Taylor scored the first of his two goals at 4:05 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Newcastle North Stars. Cody Danberg assisted on the tally. Taylor's next tally made the score 5-3 Newcastle North Stars with 8:18 left in the third period. Newcastle North Stars additionally got points from Danberg, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Hayden Sheard also scored for Newcastle North Stars. In addition, Newcastle North Stars received assists from John Kennedy, who had two and Matt Lindsay, Adam Geric, and Matthew Taylor, who contributed one each.

Jaden Pine-Murphy recorded 22 saves for Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice incurred 34 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Newcastle North Stars' Harrison May stopped 35 shots out of the 40 that he faced.