Sydney Ice Dogs had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 3-0 win over Sydney Bears.

Simon Barg was all over the ice for Sydney Ice Dogs, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Barg scored the first of his two goals at 9:17 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Sydney Ice Dogs. Dave Dunwoodie picked up the assist. Barg's next tally made the score 3-0 Sydney Ice Dogs with 40 seconds left in the third period.

Sydney Ice Dogs put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Sydney Bears to score on any of its four power plays. Sydney Ice Dogs' defense was surprisingly good. Sydney Ice Dogs averages 3.0 goals allowed per game. The 15 shots that Sydney Ice Dogs put on net surpassed Sydney Ice Dogs' average of 3.7 shots per game this season.

Sydney Ice Dogs also got points from Dunwoodie, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Sydney Ice Dogs came via Patrick Ward, who had one.

Sydney Bears could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Sydney Bears averages 2.8 goals per game. Sydney Bears put 19 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.8 it averages per game.

Sydney Ice Dogs' Anthony Kimlin stopped 19 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Sydney Ice Dogs incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Ryan Lowe made 12 saves for Sydney Bears on 14 shots. Sydney Bears incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.