Skycity Stampede took control early and never let go, defeating the Botany Swarm 5-3 in regulation. A dominant first period set the tone, as the visitors built a 3-1 lead that proved insurmountable.
The Stampede padded their advantage in the second period with another goal, making it 4-1 through 40 minutes. The Swarm mounted a late push in the third, scoring twice, but the Stampede answered with one of their own to seal the 5-3 final.
The decisive margin was built in the opening frame, where the Stampede outscored the Swarm 3-1. The special teams and goaltending stats were not available, but the early burst was the clear difference in a game decided well before the final buzzer.