Melbourne Glaciers could not stop Melbourne Whalers' Austin McKenzie, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-3 win.

McKenzie got on the scoresheet 4:23 into the first period. He then added goals at 9:56 into the third and at 10:45 into the third.

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 put 16 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.7 it averages per game. Melbourne Whalers bested its season scoring average. Melbourne Whalers averages 2.7 goals per game.

Others who scored for Melbourne Whalers included Paul Lazzarotto and Harrison Jaunozols, who scored one goal each. In addition, Melbourne Whalers received assists from Christopher Wong, who had two and Tommy Roberts and Ethan Cornford, who contributed one a piece.

Melbourne Glaciers' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Melbourne Glaciers averages 2.4 goals allowed per game. By firing 34 shots on goal, Melbourne Glaciers exceeded the 2.1 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Glaciers was helped by Sam Hodic, who grabbed one goal. Hodic scored 12:16 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Glaciers. Melbourne Glaciers also got points from Corey Stinger, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Melbourne Glaciers also got a goal from Mitch Humphries as well. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Glaciers were Jack Carpenter, who had one.

Mackenzie Hill rejected 31 shots on goal for Melbourne Whalers. Melbourne Whalers incurred 40 minutes in penalty time with five minors. For Melbourne Whalers, Brendan Knox was ejected from the game. Melbourne Glaciers' Fraser Ohlson stopped 11 shots out of the 16 that he faced. Melbourne Glaciers ended with 45 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. Melbourne Glaciers ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Daniel Szalinski was ejected from the game.