Melbourne Mustangs had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Newcastle North Stars.

Melbourne Mustangs was led by goalie Mike James, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of James will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.84.

Melbourne Mustangs pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

Melbourne Mustangs stifled Newcastle North Stars' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Melbourne Mustangs put 38 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.7 it averages per game.

Melbourne Mustangs was helped by Adrian Nash, who registered one goal and one assist. Nash scored short handed 13:37 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Melbourne Mustangs. Melbourne Mustangs found itself down a man on James' hooking. Joseph Hughes assisted on the tally. Melbourne Mustangs additionally got points from Patrick OKane, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Melbourne Mustangs included Matt Stringer and Ethan Cornford, who scored one goal each. More assists for Melbourne Mustangs came via Jeffrey Grant, who had one and Jack Wolgemuth, who had two.

Newcastle North Stars was held below its usual level of production. Newcastle North Stars puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. Newcastle North Stars' offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.0 shots per game it averages. Newcastle North Stars struggled on the penalty kill, allowing Melbourne Mustangs to score two power play goals on three chances.

Newcastle North Stars was led by Matt Wetini, who scored the team's only goal. Wetini scored 4:08 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Mustangs. Cody Danberg picked up the assist.

Newcastle North Stars' Joshua Broekman stopped 34 shots out of the 38 that he faced. Newcastle North Stars incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.