HC Val Pusteria Lupi pulled out a 2-1 (OT) overtime victory over Rittner Buam on a clutch goal by Trevor Johnson.

With the win, HC Val Pusteria Lupi evened the series at 1-1 in the best of seven showdown.

Rittner Buam was stymied by HC Val Pusteria Lupi's netminder Tyler Weiman, who stopped 43 shots during the victory. The solid play of Weiman will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.92.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 18 penalty minutes.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi stifled Rittner Buam's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi also got a goal from Max Oberrauch as well. Other players who recorded assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi were Armin Hofer, who had one and Francois Bouchard, who had two.

Rittner Buam was led by Thomas Spinell, who scored the team's only goal. Spinell scored 8:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rittner Buam. Alexander Eisath picked up the assist.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. Andrew Engelage rejected 32 shots on goal for Rittner Buam. Rittner Buam incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors.