Sydney Bears fell behind early, and Sydney Ice Dogs kept piling on the points on the way to an 8-0 victory.

Shane Southwood was all over the ice for Sydney Ice Dogs, as he tallied five goals and one assist in the win. Southwood's first goal came 3:19 into the first period. He then added goals at 10:38 into the first, at 14:43 into the first, at 17:21 into the third, and at 18:18 into the third.

Sydney Ice Dogs was boosted by Timothy Noting, who turned in a shutout with 30 saves. Noting managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.24 prior to the game.

Sydney Ice Dogs stifled Sydney Bears' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Sydney Ice Dogs outdid its season average for goals scored. Sydney Ice Dogs averages 4.2 goals per game. Sydney Ice Dogs got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Sydney Ice Dogs' offense was clicking better than usual and put 44 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.0 shots per game it averages.

Sydney Ice Dogs additionally got points from Dave Dunwoodie, who also finished with two goals and four assists. Paul Baranzelli also scored for Sydney Ice Dogs. In addition, Sydney Ice Dogs received assists from Patrick Ward, who had one, Robert Malloy, who had three, and Simon Barg, who had seven.

Sydney Bears put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Sydney Ice Dogs to score on any of its four power plays. Sydney Bears was held below its usual level of production. Sydney Bears averages 2.9 goals per game. By firing 30 shots on goal, Sydney Bears exceeded the 2.2 shots it averages per game this year.

Sydney Ice Dogs incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Luke Read rejected 36 shots on goal for Sydney Bears. Sydney Bears incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.