Andrew Engelage was superb between the pipes for Rittner Buam, as he did not allow a goal in a 5-0 victory over Hafro SG Cortina.

The win gave Rittner Buam a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series.

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

Rittner Buam was helped by Mark Van Guilder, who tallied two goals and one assist. Van Guilder scored the first of his two goals at 15:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rittner Buam. Luca Ansoldi assisted on the tally. Van Guilder's next tally made the score 3-0 Rittner Buam with 16:52 left in the second period. Christian Borgatello picked up the assist. Rittner Buam additionally got points from Brendan Cook, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Rittner Buam included Alex Frei and Brad Cole, who scored one goal each. More assists for Rittner Buam came via Christoph Vigl, who had one and Simon Kostner, who had two.

Engelage recorded 26 saves for Rittner Buam. Rittner Buam incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Martino Valle Da Rin made 26 saves for Hafro SG Cortina on 31 shots. Hafro SG Cortina incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors.