HC Gherdeina valgardena.it pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over Rittner Buam on a clutch goal by Derek Thomas Eastman.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it fell behind 2-0 after a goal by Rittner Buam's Eric Johansson at 9:29 in the third period. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Tommaso Goi at 17:27 in the third period.

Eastman had a great game for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it, netting two goals. Eastman found the back of the net 13:59 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Rittner Buam and again while 4:59 into the fourth to make the score 3-2 HC Gherdeina valgardena.it.

The defensemen of HC Gherdeina valgardena.it were also effective in Rittner Buam's zone, and came away with two goals.

More assists for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it came via Ivan Demetz and Daniele Veggiato, who each chipped in one and Jacob Leslie Newton and Marko Luomala, who contributed two each.

Rittner Buam found itself short handed often, totaling 14 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Rittner Buam was helped by Luca Ansoldi, who had one goal and one assist. Ansoldi scored 4:14 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Rittner Buam. Johansson picked up the assist. Rittner Buam also got points from Johansson, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Rittner Buam received assists from Travis Ramsey and Ingemar Gruber, who each chipped in one.

Mark Demetz recorded 33 saves for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Fabian Weinhandl made 29 saves for Rittner Buam on 32 shots. Rittner Buam registered one goal on three power play opportunities.