Joel Brugnoli scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and HC Gherdeina valgardena.it held off the challenges of SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan in a tough 2-0 win.

Brugnoli provided HC Gherdeina valgardena.it with the game-winning tally when he scored 2:00 into the first period. Benjamin Kostner picked up the assist.

Gianluca Vallini spearheaded the defensive effort for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 29 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Vallini will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.79.

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

Gabriel Vinatzer also scored for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it. Other players who recorded assists for HC Gherdeina valgardena.it were Luke Moffatt, Derek Thomas Eastman, and Oliver Schenk, who contributed one each.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan could not produce up to its normal offensive output. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan's Mark Demetz stopped 30 shots out of the 31 that he faced. SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.