Daniele Veggiato scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and HC Gherdeina valgardena.it picked up the extra point in a 2-1 (3-2 SO) win over Rittner Buam.

The shootout featured 16 attempts between both teams. Rittner Buam got shootout goals from Rissmiller Patrick and Thomas Spinell. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it also got shootout goals from Justin Joseph Bruce Maylan and Veggiato.

Rittner Buam was stymied by HC Gherdeina valgardena.it's netminder Mark Demetz, who stopped 33 shots during the victory. Demetz certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.59 entering the contest.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it was helped by Matthias Fauster, who grabbed one goal. Fauster scored 33 seconds into the third period to make the score 1-0 HC Gherdeina valgardena.it. Veggiato picked up the assist. In addition, HC Gherdeina valgardena.it received assists from Ivan Demetz, who had one.

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

Rittner Buam was led by Dan Tudin, who scored the team's only goal. Tudin scored 10:14 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Travis Ramsey provided the assist.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Chris Holt rejected 30 shots on goal for Rittner Buam. Rittner Buam incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.