In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Hampton Roads Whalers escaped with a 5-3 victory over Potomac Patriots.

Hampton Roads Whalers gained the winning advantage on a goal by Jeremy Wilson 9:05 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Wilson had two goals and one assist to lead Hampton Roads Whalers.

Hampton Roads Whalers additionally got points from Joseph Paul, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Hampton Roads Whalers included Jacob Toro and Jared Gale, who scored one goal each. More assists for Hampton Roads Whalers came via Jonathon Arnaud, Zachary McDaniel, and Ryan Piscotty, who each chipped in one and Marcus Cassidy and Craig Boyd, who contributed two a piece.

Potomac Patriots was helped by Michael Santiago, who racked up one goal and one assist. Santiago scored 16:03 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Potomac Patriots also got points from Micah Dabao, who also had one goal and one assist. Potomac Patriots also got a goal from Brad Kostrzebski as well. In addition, Potomac Patriots received assists from Shane Barber and Patrick Sheehan, who each chipped in one.

Hampton Roads Whalers' Ryan Drucker stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Hampton Roads Whalers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Derek Guzik rejected 21 shots on goal for Potomac Patriots. Potomac Patriots incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.