The Newcastle Northstars raced past the Adelaide Adrenaline 7-3 in regulation, powered by a decisive second-period outburst. The victory was never in doubt after the home side poured in four goals in the middle frame, turning a tight game into a rout.
Newcastle took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, then exploded for four in the second to open a 5-1 advantage. Adelaide pushed back with two in the third, but the Northstars matched them goal for goal, closing out a 7-3 final.
The Northstars' offense fired on all cylinders, with the second-period surge proving the difference. The team's ability to generate scoring chances in bunches overwhelmed the Adrenaline, who could not recover from the early deficit.