Philipp Kosta made 47 saves to complete the shutout and led HC Val Pusteria Lupi to a 2-0 win against Rittner Buam.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Rittner Buam to score on any of its three power plays. HC Val Pusteria Lupi's defensive play was more effective than usual against Rittner Buam. HC Val Pusteria Lupi allows 2.6 goals per game.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was led by Kevin DeVergilio, who finished with one goal and one assist. DeVergilio scored 5:41 into the third period to make the score 1-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Francois Bouchard picked up the assist. HC Val Pusteria Lupi also got a goal from Viktor Schweitzer as well. More assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi came via Max Oberrauch and Giulio Scandella, who contributed one each.

Rittner Buam could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Rittner Buam puts an average of 3.7 pucks into the net per game.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Andrew Engelage made 32 saves for Rittner Buam on 33 shots. Rittner Buam incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.