Melbourne Glaciers took the lead against Sydney Sabres in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

Hodic had a great game for Melbourne Glaciers, netting two goals.

Melbourne Glaciers did not challenge the opposing netminder, firing only 14 shots on net to force 12 saves. However, Melbourne Glaciers launched more shots in the game than the 2.4 per game it averages. Melbourne Glaciers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Sydney Sabres to score on any of its four power plays.

Sydney Sabres excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Sydney Sabres did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Sydney Sabres averages 2.2 goals per game. By firing 17 shots on goal, Sydney Sabres exceeded the 1.8 shot it averages per game this year.

Jack Hayes rejected 17 shots on goal for Melbourne Glaciers. Melbourne Glaciers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Sydney Sabres' Rhett Kelly stopped 12 shots out of the 14 that he faced. Sydney Sabres ended with 45 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. Sydney Sabres ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Chris Shephard was ejected from the game.