Rittner Buam relied on the sparkling performance of Fabian Weinhandl in net to grab a 2-1 win against HC Val Pusteria Lupi.

Rittner Buam was led by Simon Kostner, who registered one goal. Kostner scored 11:35 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Rittner Buam. Christian Borgatello picked up the assist.

Dan Tudin also scored for Rittner Buam.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi stifled Rittner Buam's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. HC Val Pusteria Lupi was held below its usual level of production. HC Val Pusteria Lupi averages 5.2 goals per game. HC Val Pusteria Lupi found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing four power plays.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was led by Philip-Michael Devos, who scored the team's only goal. Devos scored 35 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Max Oberrauch provided the assist.

Rittner Buam's Weinhandl stopped 25 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Rittner Buam incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Gerald Vale Kuhn made 24 saves for HC Val Pusteria Lupi on 26 shots. HC Val Pusteria Lupi registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.