Shanley Peters had a standout game with 36 saves, and Melbourne Ice beat Adelaide Adrenaline 2-1.

Melbourne Ice pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

Melbourne Ice was paced by Alivia Del Basso, who finished with one goal. Del Basso scored on the power play 9:42 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice had taken the advantage when Adelaide Adrenaline's Kate Tihema got sent off for tripping. Anjali Thakker provided the assist.

Melbourne Ice excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. Melbourne Ice's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.7 shots per game it averages.

Melbourne Ice also got a goal from Kayla Kaluzny as well. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Ice were Shona Green, who had one.

Adelaide Adrenaline's offense rang up 37 shots on Melbourne Ice's net.

Adelaide Adrenaline was led by Bethanie Kavanagh, who scored the team's only goal. Kavanagh scored eight seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Adelaide Adrenaline. Kelly Harris picked up the assist.

Melbourne Ice registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Shannon Giebelhaus rejected 28 shots on goal for Adelaide Adrenaline. Adelaide Adrenaline incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.