Ethan Cornford registered two points to lead Melbourne Whalers to a 2-0 victory over Melbourne Glaciers.

Melbourne Whalers barely challenged the opposing goaltender, racking up only eight shots on target to force six saves. Still, the total topped Melbourne Whalers' average of 2.5 per game this year. Melbourne Whalers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Melbourne Glaciers to score on any of its four power plays. Melbourne Whalers' defensive effort looked to be improved. Melbourne Whalers gives up 2.2 goals on average per game.

Paul Lazzarotto also scored for Melbourne Whalers. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Whalers were Brendan Knox and Tommy Roberts, who each chipped in one.

Melbourne Glaciers struggled to put together a cohesive attack and finished with a mere 12 shots over the course of the game. However, Melbourne Glaciers took more shots in the game than the 2.2 per game it averages. Melbourne Glaciers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Melbourne Whalers power plays. Melbourne Glaciers was held below its usual level of production. Melbourne Glaciers puts an average of 2.2 pucks into the net per game. Melbourne Glaciers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Mackenzie Hill made 12 saves for Melbourne Whalers on 12 shots. Melbourne Whalers incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Melbourne Glaciers' Fraser Ohlson stopped six shots out of the eight that he faced.