Hampton Roads Whalers and South Shore Kings were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Hampton Roads Whalers made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Joseph Paul at 19:51 of the second period.

Hampton Roads Whalers was sparked by Paul, who had one goal and one assist.

Hampton Roads Whalers' offense rang up 37 shots on South Shore Kings' net.

Hampton Roads Whalers also got points from Jeremy Wilson, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Hampton Roads Whalers also got a goal from Craig Boyd as well. In addition, Hampton Roads Whalers received assists from Jacob Toro, Phoenix Dreer, and Dimitri Tatrchenkov, who contributed one a piece.

South Shore Kings put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Hampton Roads Whalers to score on any of its five power plays.

South Shore Kings was helped by Zachary DeAndrade, who registered one goal. DeAndrade scored on the power play 17:37 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Hampton Roads Whalers. South Shore Kings had taken the advantage when Hampton Roads Whalers' Tatrchenkov got sent off for roughing. Bryan Hurley assisted on the tally. Caleb Doherty also scored for South Shore Kings. Other players who recorded assists for South Shore Kings were Zachary Dragun, Jack Rooney, and Ryan Holske, who each chipped in one.

Zachary Alvarado rejected 25 shots on goal for Hampton Roads Whalers. Hampton Roads Whalers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. John Grenier recorded 34 saves for South Shore Kings. South Shore Kings incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.