Melbourne Glaciers tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Sydney Wolf Pack held on for a 2-1 victory.

Sydney Wolf Pack took a 2-0 lead during the third period, only to have Melbourne Glaciers storm back on a Sam Hodic goal 9:31 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Melbourne Glaciers' power play was ineffective against Sydney Wolf Pack's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Sydney Wolf Pack was led by Alec Stephenson, who racked up one goal. Stephenson scored 4:48 into the third period to make the score Sydney Wolf Pack. Scott Clemie provided the assist.

Sydney Wolf Pack put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Melbourne Glaciers to score on any of its six power plays. The 17 shots that Sydney Wolf Pack put on net surpassed Sydney Wolf Pack's average of 2.3 shots per game this season.

Tyler Kubara also scored for Sydney Wolf Pack. In addition, Sydney Wolf Pack received assists from Cameron Smith and Patrick Nadin, who each chipped in one.

Melbourne Glaciers allowed the opposing goalie to relax, launching only 10 shots on goal to force nine saves. However, Melbourne Glaciers fired more shots in the game than the 2.0 per game it averages. Melbourne Glaciers stifled Sydney Wolf Pack's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Glaciers were Mitch Humphries, who had one.

Sydney Wolf Pack's Jake Burgess stopped nine shots out of the 10 that he faced. Sydney Wolf Pack incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Fraser Ohlson made 15 saves for Melbourne Glaciers on 17 shots. Melbourne Glaciers incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors.