Philipp Platter scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the HC Eppan Pirates picked up the extra point in a 3-2 (1-0 SO) win over Hockey Milano Rossoblu.

The two teams needed six turns to complete the shootout.

HC Eppan came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Pirates was down 2-1 after a goal by Hockey Milano Rossoblu's Marcello Borghi at 13:44 in the third period. HC Eppan knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Peter Campbell at 16:48 in the third period.

Campbell had two goals to lead the Pirates to victory.

Other players who recorded assists for HC Eppan were Jonathan Coleman, Fabian Ebner, and Tobias Ebner, who each chipped in one.

The Hockey Milano Rossoblu penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. Hockey Milano Rossoblu surpassed its season average of 25.0 penalty minutes per game.

Hockey Milano Rossoblu was helped by Tommaso Migliore, who tallied one goal. Migliore scored 19:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hockey Milano Rossoblu. Luca Ansoldi provided the assist.

Mark Demetz made 57 saves for HC Eppan on 59 shots. The Pirates totaled 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-5 on the power play. HC Eppan ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and David Ceresa was ejected from the game. Pasquale Terrazzano recorded 50 saves for Hockey Milano Rossoblu. Hockey Milano Rossoblu registered one goal on three power play opportunities. For Hockey Milano Rossoblu, Edoardo Caletti was ejected from the game.