Rittner Buam's Brendan Cook scored 15:26 into overtime to beat Hafro SG Cortina, 1-0 (OT).

The win gave Rittner Buam a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.

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

Other players who recorded assists for Rittner Buam were Simon Kostner and Christian Borgatello, who each chipped in one.

Hafro SG Cortina stifled Rittner Buam's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Andrew Engelage made 22 saves for Rittner Buam on 22 shots. Rittner Buam incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Martino Valle Da Rin rejected 50 shots on goal for Hafro SG Cortina. Hafro SG Cortina incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.