HC Egna Riwega tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Rittner Buam would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

Rittner Buam took a 2-0 lead during the third period, only to have HC Egna Riwega storm back on a Paolo Bustreo goal 16:20 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Rittner Buam was led by Simon Kostner, who grabbed one goal. Kostner scored 59 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-0 Rittner Buam.

Rittner Buam's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five HC Egna Riwega power plays.

Eric Johansson also scored for Rittner Buam. In addition, Rittner Buam received assists from Andrea Ambrosi, who had one.

HC Egna Riwega stifled Rittner Buam's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Hannes Treibenreif made 17 saves for Rittner Buam on 18 shots. Rittner Buam incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. HC Egna Riwega's starting goalie, Tizian Giovanelli, made 19 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Thomas Tragust, who stopped 27 shots. HC Egna Riwega incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.