Austin McKenzie netted a hat trick to lead Melbourne Whalers over Melbourne Glaciers, 3-1.

McKenzie's first goal came 1:47 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:53 into the second and at 7:33 into the third.

Melbourne Whalers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Melbourne Glaciers power plays. With 28 shots on target during the contest, Melbourne Whalers exceeded the 2.6 shots it averages per game this year.

Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Whalers were Harrison Jaunozols, who had two and Tommy Roberts, Taras Cheprakon, and Christopher Wong, who each chipped in one.

Melbourne Glaciers put 19 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.5 it averages per game. Melbourne Glaciers' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Melbourne Glaciers finished with 14 penalty minutes.

Melbourne Glaciers was led by Sam Hodic, who scored the team's only goal. Hodic scored 14:56 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Whalers. Jack Carpenter picked up the assist.

Mackenzie Hill recorded 18 saves for Melbourne Whalers. Melbourne Whalers incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Melbourne Glaciers' Fraser Ohlson stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced.