Behind a great game by Vaden McManus, who had two goals and one assist, East Coast Eagles defeated Hampton Roads Whalers, 5-1.

McManus' tallies came at 14:50 into the second period to make the score 2-1 East Coast Eagles and short handed 5:35 into the third to make the score 4-1 East Coast Eagles.

East Coast Eagles was led by goalie Brandon Brown, who finished with 30 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Brown will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.18.

East Coast Eagles kept Hampton Roads Whalers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Zachary Alvarado made 32 saves on 37 shots.

East Coast Eagles also had goals scored by Brendan Hoey, Jack Keaney, and Hanspeter Senoner, who scored one goal each. In addition, East Coast Eagles received assists from Thomas Gilmartin, who had two and Sam Rehbock, Zack Frank, Zack Tisdale, and Jacob Weldon, who each chipped in one.

Hampton Roads Whalers' offense operated below it season average. Hampton Roads Whalers averages 4.6 goals per game. Hampton Roads Whalers' offense rang up 31 shots on East Coast Eagles' net.

Hampton Roads Whalers was led by Jeremy Wilson, who scored the team's only goal. Wilson scored on the power play 6:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hampton Roads Whalers. Hampton Roads Whalers had gained a power play chance when Gilmartin was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct. Marcus Cassidy assisted on the tally.

East Coast Eagles incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Hampton Roads Whalers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.