Rittner Buam beat HC Gherdeina valgardena.it, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Lorenz Daccordo provided Rittner Buam with the game-winning tally when he scored 15:34 into the first period. Travis Ramsey provided the assist.

Daccordo was all over the ice for Rittner Buam, as he tallied two goals in the win.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it was stymied by Rittner Buam's netminder Chris Holt, who stopped 31 shots during the victory. Holt certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.72 entering the contest.

In addition, Rittner Buam received assists from Max Ploner, Eric Johansson, and Christian Borgatello, who each chipped in one.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it's offense operated below its season average. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it averages 3.2 goals per game.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it was led by Anthony Nigro, who scored the team's only goal. Nigro scored 4:23 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Daniele Veggiato picked up the assist.

Rittner Buam incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mark Demetz recorded 50 saves for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.