Melbourne Ice had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over Newcastle North Stars.

Melbourne Ice found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Melbourne Ice averages 3.5 goals per game. Melbourne Ice's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Melbourne Ice put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.3 it averages per game.

Newcastle North Stars managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Newcastle North Stars ended up below its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. The 21 shots that Newcastle North Stars put on net surpassed Newcastle North Stars' average of 2.8 shots per game this season.

Newcastle North Stars was helped by John Kennedy, who registered one goal. Kennedy scored on the power play 9:16 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Melbourne Ice. Newcastle North Stars had gotten the advantage when Melbourne Ice's Todd Graham was sent off for roughing. Chris Wilson picked up the assist. Brian Bales also scored for Newcastle North Stars. In addition, Newcastle North Stars received assists from Matt Lindsay, who had one.

Jaden Pine-Murphy rejected 19 shots on goal for Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Joshua Broekman made 29 saves for Newcastle North Stars on 36 shots. Newcastle North Stars registered one goal on five power play opportunities.