Matthew Zendejas netted a hat trick to lead Hampton Roads Whalers over Palm Beach Hawks, 5-0.

Zendejas' first goal came 18:27 into the first period. He then added goals at 18:52 into the first and at 13:04 into the second.

Blake Scott frustrated Palm Beach Hawks' offense all game, and stopped 26 shots en route to a shutout. The solid play of Scott will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.51.

Hampton Roads Whalers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Palm Beach Hawks power plays.

Hampton Roads Whalers additionally got points from Alexander Brissette, who also tallied two goals and two assists. In addition, Hampton Roads Whalers received assists from Cameron Snyder, who had three and Nicholas Michels, Joshua Malts, and Cody Pessig, who each chipped in one.

Palm Beach Hawks was held below its usual level of production. Palm Beach Hawks averages 2.8 goals per game.

Hampton Roads Whalers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Tommy Cruz took the loss and made 16 saves before being replaced by Shayne Dietl who made five saves. Palm Beach Hawks incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.