Andrew Cox had one goal and three assists to lead Perth Thunder to an 8-2 victory over Sydney Ice Dogs.

Cox beat Timothy Noting with a shot 12:45 into the first period to make the score 3-0 Perth Thunder. Jordan Kyros picked up the assist. Cox dished an assist on Kyros' goal that made the score 2-0 Perth Thunder at 9:47 into the first period. He then added assists on Kyros' goal at 8:46 into the third and on Kyros' goal at 19:51 into the third.

Perth Thunder's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Perth Thunder averages 3.1 goals per contest. With 36 shots on target during the contest, Perth Thunder exceeded the 2.8 shots it averages per game this year.

Perth Thunder additionally got points from Stuart Stefan, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Justin Fox, who also tallied two goals and one assist, and Kyros, who also registered three goals and one assist. David Ruck also scored for Perth Thunder. In addition, Perth Thunder received assists from Jordan Grover, who had two, Sam Wilson, who had three, and Corey Toy and Anthony Nottle, who contributed one each.

Sydney Ice Dogs kept Perth Thunder's goalie busy throughout the game, and Mathieu Dugas made 40 saves on 42 shots.

Sydney Ice Dogs was led by Dave Dunwoodie, who had one goal. Dunwoodie scored 3:05 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Perth Thunder. John Clewlow assisted on the tally. Sydney Ice Dogs also got a goal from Mitch Bye as well. Other players who recorded assists for Sydney Ice Dogs were Shane Southwood, Paul Baranzelli, and Simon Barg, who each chipped in one.

Perth Thunder incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Timothy Noting made 28 saves for Sydney Ice Dogs on 36 shots. Sydney Ice Dogs incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.