Jacob Leslie Newton gave HC Gherdeina valgardena.it the lead in the first period, and HC Val Pusteria Lupi was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-0.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it took over the lead for good with a goal by Newton at 14:16 in the first period. Matthias Fauster picked up the assist.

Mark Demetz frustrated HC Val Pusteria Lupi's offense all game, and stopped 32 shots en route to a shutout. Demetz certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.32 entering the contest.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it stifled HC Val Pusteria Lupi's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it's defensive effort looked to be improved. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it averages 2.6 goals allowed per game. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

More assists for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it came via Anthony Nigro, who had one and Justin Joseph Bruce Maylan, who had two.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 11 minors and one major for 92 minutes in penalty time. HC Val Pusteria Lupi surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. HC Val Pusteria Lupi put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow HC Gherdeina valgardena.it to score on any of its six power plays. HC Val Pusteria Lupi did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. HC Val Pusteria Lupi averages 3.7 goals per game.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's Gerald Vale Kuhn stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. HC Val Pusteria Lupi registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. For HC Val Pusteria Lupi, Armin Hofer was ejected from the game.