In a game where neither team could get a cushion, SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan escaped with a 4-3 victory over Hafro SG Cortina.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Patrick Mair's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan was sparked by Mair, who racked up one goal and one assist. Mair scored 17:40 into the third period to make the score 4-3 SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan. Daniel Fabris assisted on the tally.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for six opposing power plays.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan also got points from Jason Walters, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan included Adam Hughesman and Rupert Stampfer, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan were Simon Baur, who had two and Maksims Sirokovs and Tobias Kofler, who each chipped in one.

Hafro SG Cortina was helped by Alexander Gellert, who registered one goal. Gellert scored 18:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hafro SG Cortina. Richard Crowley picked up the assist. Hafro SG Cortina also had goals scored by Marcello Ranallo and Riccardo Lacedelli, who scored one goal each. In addition, Hafro SG Cortina received assists from Federico Lacedelli, Nicola Fontanive, and Andrea Moser, who contributed one each.

Dominik Steinmann made 33 saves for SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan on 36 shots. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Alex Caffi recorded 28 saves for Hafro SG Cortina. Hafro SG Cortina incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.