Rittner Buam survived a determined comeback attempt by HC Gherdeina valgardena.it on the way to a 2-1 win.

Rittner Buam made the score 2-0 on a goal by Simon Kostner at 3:22 in the third period, and HC Gherdeina valgardena.it got as close as 2-1 when Marko Luomola scored 19:17 into the third period.

Rittner Buam was led by Kostner, who registered one goal.

Rittner Buam excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Rittner Buam also got a goal from Patrick Rissmiller as well. In addition, Rittner Buam received assists from Luca Felicetti, who had one and Dan Tudin, who had two.

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

More assists for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it came via Derek Thomas Eastman and Justin Joseph Bruce Maylan, who each chipped in one.

Rittner Buam's Fabian Weinhandl stopped 20 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Rittner Buam incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mark Demetz rejected 39 shots on goal for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.