Perth Thunder tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Newcastle North Stars would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

Newcastle North Stars took a 5-3 lead during the third period, only to have Perth Thunder storm back on a Sam Wilson goal 19:00 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Newcastle North Stars took advantage of Perth Thunder's penalties, tallying three goals off of five power play opportunities. With 38 shots on target during the contest, Newcastle North Stars exceeded the 3.0 shots it averages per game this year.

Newcastle North Stars was helped by Beau Taylor, who racked up three goals and two assists. Newcastle North Stars also got points from Cody Danberg, who also registered one goal and two assists and Chris Wilson, who also tallied one goal and four assists to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Newcastle North Stars were Adam Geric and Brian Bales, who each chipped in one.

Perth Thunder's offense rang up 33 shots on Newcastle North Stars' net.

Perth Thunder was helped by Stuart Stefan, who had one goal and two assists. Stefan scored 3:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Perth Thunder. Jordan Kyros provided the assist. Perth Thunder additionally got points from Corey Toy, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Perth Thunder also got a goal from Robert Haselhurst as well. In addition, Perth Thunder received assists from David Kudla, who had one and Justin Fox, who had two.

Harrison May recorded 29 saves for Newcastle North Stars. Newcastle North Stars incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Mathieu Dugas made 33 saves for Perth Thunder on 38 shots. Perth Thunder incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.