SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but HC Val Pusteria Lupi would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi made the score 3-1 on a goal by Armin Helfer at 58 seconds in the third period, and SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan got as close as 3-2 when John Lazo scored 9:16 into the third period.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's penalty kill excelled, as HC Val Pusteria Lupi gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as HC Val Pusteria Lupi finished with 14 penalty minutes.

Others who scored for HC Val Pusteria Lupi included Viktor Schweitzer and Kevin DeVergilio, who scored one goal each. In addition, HC Val Pusteria Lupi received assists from Max Oberrauch, Armin Hofer, Francois Bouchard, and Justin Maylan, who contributed one each.

More assists for SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan came via Jason Walters, who had two and Maksims Sirokovs and Adam Hughesman, who each chipped in one.

Juuso Riksman recorded 27 saves for HC Val Pusteria Lupi. HC Val Pusteria Lupi registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Mark Demetz made 31 saves for SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan on 34 shots. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.