Melbourne Glaciers survived a determined comeback attempt by Melbourne Whalers on the way to a 5-3 win.

Melbourne Glaciers made the score 5-1 on a goal by Lenny Lee at 1:24 in the third period, and Melbourne Whalers got as close as 5-3 when Paul Lazzarotto scored 11:34 into the third period.

Melbourne Glaciers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 21 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.0 shots per game it averages. Melbourne Glaciers surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Melbourne Glaciers averages 2.7 goals per game. The defensemen of Melbourne Glaciers were also effective in Melbourne Whalers' zone, and came away with two goals.

Melbourne Glaciers was helped by Fraser Ohlson, who racked up one goal and one assist. Ohlson scored 9:51 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Mitchell Henning picked up the assist. Melbourne Glaciers additionally got points from Corey Stringer, who also had one goal and one assist. Melbourne Glaciers also got a goal from Gavin Birchler as well. More assists for Melbourne Glaciers came via Timothy Evans, who had one and Tim Vanderwolf, who had two.

Melbourne Whalers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Melbourne Whalers put 21 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.1 it averages per game. Melbourne Whalers' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Melbourne Whalers was helped by Damian Pandolfo, who tallied one goal. Pandolfo scored 7:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Melbourne Whalers. Nickolaos French provided the assist. Melbourne Whalers also got points from Lazzarotto, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Taras Cheprakon also scored for Melbourne Whalers. In addition, Melbourne Whalers received assists from Ryan Foll, who had one.

Jack Hayes recorded 18 saves for Melbourne Glaciers. Melbourne Glaciers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Melbourne Whalers' Baylea Powell stopped 16 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Melbourne Whalers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.