Brian Berger netted a hat trick to lead Perth Thunder over Adelaide Adrenaline, 6-4.

Berger's first goal came 20 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 6:10 into the first and at 12:39 into the third.

Perth Thunder led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Perth Thunder's Andrew Cox's scored at 13:16 in the first period to put Perth Thunder up 4-0.

Perth Thunder put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.0 it averages per game.

Perth Thunder also got points from Jordan Kyros, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Perth Thunder also got a goal from Jonathan Bremner as well. More assists for Perth Thunder came via Dan Mohle, who had two and Sam Wilson, David Ruck, Riccardo Del Basso, and Kevin Darcy, who each chipped in one.

The 37 shots that Adelaide Adrenaline put on net surpassed Adelaide Adrenaline's average of 3.4 shots per game this season.

Adelaide Adrenaline was helped by Matthew Hayward, who tallied one goal and two assists. Hayward scored on the power play 10:23 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Perth Thunder. Adelaide Adrenaline had taken the advantage when Perth Thunder's Brad Young got sent off for boarding. Kevin Phillips provided the assist. Adelaide Adrenaline additionally got points from Phillips, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Wehebe Darge also scored for Adelaide Adrenaline. In addition, Adelaide Adrenaline received assists from David Manning, Sean Greer, Greg Oddy, and David Huxley, who contributed one a piece.

Perth Thunder's Daniel Clarke stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Perth Thunder incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Adelaide Adrenaline took out Rick Parry after he had made eight saves and installed Peter King in goal, where he finished with 15 saves and the loss. Adelaide Adrenaline incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.