Perth Pelicans had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over Melbourne Whalers.

Lyndon Lodge quarterbacked Perth Pelicans' offense to perfection and bagged four assists in Perth Pelicans' win over Melbourne Whalers.

Perth Pelicans excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Perth Pelicans' defensive effort looked to be improved. Perth Pelicans averages 3.0 goals allowed per game. With 35 shots on target during the contest, Perth Pelicans exceeded the 3.0 shots it averages per game this year.

Perth Pelicans also got points from Kieren Webster, who also had one goal and one assist and Rhys Dumpleton, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Perth Pelicans included Alastair Lambers, Anthony Barnes, and Craig Houston, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Perth Pelicans were Jonathon Spalding and Joshua Santana, who each chipped in one.

Melbourne Whalers did not challenge the opposing goalie, getting only 13 shots on net to force 13 saves. Still, the total topped Melbourne Whalers' average of 0.5 per game this year. Melbourne Whalers stifled Perth Pelicans' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Dathan Pleiter made 13 saves for Perth Pelicans on 13 shots. Perth Pelicans totaled 29 minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 0-for-3 on the power play. Perth Pelicans ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Barnes was ejected from the game. Baylea Powell rejected 30 shots on goal for Melbourne Whalers. Melbourne Whalers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.