Chris Wilson lifted Newcastle North Stars to a 6-2 victory with a hat trick against Sydney Bears.

Wilson notched his first tally 6:03 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:30 into the second and at 12:52 into the third.

Newcastle North Stars stifled Sydney Bears' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Newcastle North Stars' goal total was higher than its season average. Newcastle North Stars averages 3.0 goals per game. Newcastle North Stars' offense was clicking better than usual and put 38 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.8 shots per game it averages.

Newcastle North Stars additionally got points from Cody Danberg, who also registered two goals and one assist and Matt Wetini, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Newcastle North Stars came via Rob Starke, John Kennedy, Beau Taylor, and Patrick Nadin, who each chipped in one and Adam Geric and Brian Bales, who contributed two each.

With 25 shots on target during the contest, Sydney Bears exceeded the 2.4 shots it averages per game this year. Sydney Bears struggled on the penalty kill, allowing Newcastle North Stars to score three power play goals on three chances.

Sydney Bears was led by Adrian Esposito, who tallied one goal and one assist. Esposito scored 13:12 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Newcastle North Stars. Michael Schlamp assisted on the tally. Brett Nelson-Bond also scored for Sydney Bears. In addition, Sydney Bears received assists from Spencer Austin and Ben Di Marco, who each chipped in one.

Harrison May made 23 saves for Newcastle North Stars on 25 shots. Newcastle North Stars incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Daniel Palmkvist took the loss and made 14 saves before being replaced by Luke Read who made 18 saves. Sydney Bears incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.