Florida Eels had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Palm Beach Hawks.

Florida Eels was led by goalie Hunter Fernandez, who finished with 36 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Fernandez will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.66.

Florida Eels was led by Tom Doverhjelm, who finished with one goal and one assist. Doverhjelm scored on the power play 12:54 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Florida Eels. Florida Eels had gotten the advantage when Palm Beach Hawks' Jeremy Canonica was sent off for cross checking. Brien Thompson assisted on the tally.

Florida Eels stifled Palm Beach Hawks' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Palm Beach Hawks was unable to stop Florida Eels from sending pucks towards the net, and Florida Eels eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Florida Eels also got points from Zachery Mudge, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Florida Eels also got a goal from Trent McDougall as well. In addition, Florida Eels received assists from Steven Prince, who had two and Vasili Malliaras and Samuel Stone, who contributed one a piece.

Palm Beach Hawks forced Florida Eels goalie Fernandez to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Penalties took their toll on Palm Beach Hawks, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

Palm Beach Hawks was led by Jake Simons, who scored the team's only goal. Simons scored 19:11 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Florida Eels. CJ Hoy picked up the assist.

Florida Eels incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Shayne Dietl rejected 34 shots on goal for Palm Beach Hawks. Palm Beach Hawks incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.