HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering survived a determined comeback attempt by Hafro SG Cortina on the way to a 2-1 win.

HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering made the score 2-0 on a goal by Francesco De Biasio at 15:52 in the third period, and Hafro SG Cortina got as close as 2-1 when Alexander Gellert scored 19:29 into the third period.

Hafro SG Cortina was stymied by HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering's netminder Shane Madolora, who stopped 37 shots during the victory. Madolora certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.27 entering the contest.

HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering was paced by De Biasio, who had one goal.

HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Hafro SG Cortina to score on any of its three power plays.

HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering also got points from Stefan Della Rovere, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering came via Pietro Canale, Edoardo Caletti, and Trevor Johnson, who contributed one each.

In addition, Hafro SG Cortina received assists from Angelo Esposito and Marcello Ranallo, who each chipped in one.

HC Valpellice Bodino Engineering incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Alex Caffi rejected 35 shots on goal for Hafro SG Cortina. Hafro SG Cortina incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.