Adelaide Adrenaline survived a determined comeback attempt by Sydney Bears on the way to a 6-4 win.

A goal by Wehebe Darge put Adelaide Adrenaline up 5-1 in the third period, but Sydney Bears pulled to within two on Sean Hamilton Steen's tally 16:34 into the third period.

Darge had a great game for Adelaide Adrenaline, netting four goals. Darge got on the scoresheet 11:40 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:17 into the first and at 4:55 into the second.

Adelaide Adrenaline's goal total was higher than its season average. Adelaide Adrenaline has scored at the pace of 3.5 goals per game during the current campaign. Adelaide Adrenaline's offense was clicking better than usual and put 44 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.5 shots per game it averages.

Adelaide Adrenaline additionally got points from Niko Suoraniem, who also racked up one goal and three assists and Joshua Harding, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Adelaide Adrenaline received assists from Brett Liscomb, who had three and James Keane, Remy McGuiness, and David Huxley, who contributed one each.

Sydney Bears kept Adelaide Adrenaline's goalie busy throughout the game, and Mike Will made 30 saves on 34 shots.

Sydney Bears also got points from Ben Di Marco, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Sydney Bears were Lee Turner, who had two and Michael Schlamp, Jarrod Smith, and Spencer Austin, who each chipped in one.

Adelaide Adrenaline incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Daniel Palmkvist recorded 38 saves for Sydney Bears. Sydney Bears incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and had no power play opportunities.