Newcastle North Stars and Melbourne Ice were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Newcastle North Stars made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Beau Taylor's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Cody Danberg had two goals and one assist to lead Newcastle North Stars. Danberg scored the first of his two goals at 13:00 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Newcastle North Stars. Matt Wetini assisted on the tally. Danberg's next tally made the score 4-2 Newcastle North Stars with 13:16 left in the third period. Matt Lindsay picked up the assist.

Newcastle North Stars pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

By firing 24 shots on goal, Newcastle North Stars exceeded the 2.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Newcastle North Stars also got a goal from Adam Geric as well. Other players who recorded assists for Newcastle North Stars were John Kennedy, who had three and Stuart Cole-Clark and Brian Bales, who contributed one each.

The 38 shots that Melbourne Ice put on net surpassed Melbourne Ice's average of 3.3 shots per game this season.

Melbourne Ice was helped by Matthew Armstrong, who had one goal. Armstrong scored on the power play 11:58 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Melbourne Ice had taken the advantage when Newcastle North Stars' Rob Starke got sent off for delay of game. Tommy Powell assisted on the tally. Melbourne Ice additionally got points from Powell, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Melbourne Ice came via Lliam Webster and Jeremy Brown, who each chipped in one.

Harrison May made 36 saves for Newcastle North Stars on 38 shots. Newcastle North Stars registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Gustaf Huth rejected 20 shots on goal for Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.