Gerald Vale Kuhn was superb between the pipes for HC Val Pusteria Lupi, as he did not allow a goal in a 3-0 victory over Rittner Buam.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Rittner Buam power plays.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Philip-Michael Devos, who finished with two goals. Devos scored the first of his two goals at 15:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Danny Elliscasis assisted on the tally. Devos' next tally made the score 2-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi with 9:44 left in the third period. Giulio Scandella picked up the assist. HC Val Pusteria Lupi additionally got points from Armin Helfer, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi came via Ivan Althuber, Lukas Tauber, and Patrick Rizzo, who each chipped in one.

Rittner Buam excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Rittner Buam was held below its usual level of production. Rittner Buam averages 3.5 goals per game.

Kuhn rejected 33 shots on goal for HC Val Pusteria Lupi. HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Rittner Buam's Roland Fink stopped 21 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Rittner Buam incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.