Philip-Michael Devos scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and HC Val Pusteria Lupi picked up the extra point in a 2-1 (2-1 SO) win over the SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan Broncos.

The two teams needed 14 turns to complete the shootout. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan's shootout goal was scored by R. Jordan Sayers Owens. HC Val Pusteria Lupi's other shootout goal was scored by Patrick Rizzo.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's Gerald Vale Kuhn was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 33 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Kuhn will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.72.

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 could not produce up to its normal offensive output. HC Val Pusteria Lupi puts an average of 4.7 pucks into the net per game. HC Val Pusteria Lupi's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as HC Val Pusteria Lupi finished with 16 penalty minutes.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Rizzo, who had one goal. Rizzo scored 5:02 into the second period to make the score 1-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Devos provided the assist. More assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi came via Giulio Scandella, who had one.

The Broncos put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow HC Val Pusteria Lupi to score on any of its five power plays. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Broncos average 3.3 goals per game.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan was led by Jason Walters, who scored the team's only goal. Walters scored 4:46 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Matti Jonas Naatanen assisted on the tally.

Joni Juho Paavali Puurula recorded 43 saves for the Broncos. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.