The HC Merano Junior Adler survived a determined comeback attempt by EV Bozen 84 Groupon on the way to a 4-3 win.

HC Merano Junior took a 4-2 lead during the third period, only to have EV Bozen 84 Groupon storm back on a Dylan Stanley goal 18:33 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Daniel Rizzi had two goals to lead the Adler to victory.

HC Merano Junior also got a goal from Viktor Wallin as well. More assists for HC Merano Junior came via Taggart Desmet, who had two.

Stanislav Jasecko also scored for EV Bozen 84 Groupon. Other players who recorded assists for EV Bozen 84 Groupon were Franz Josef Plankl and Christian Timpone, who contributed one a piece.

Vincenzo Marozzi recorded 25 saves for HC Merano Junior. The Adler incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. EV Bozen 84 Groupon's Marcello Platè stopped 23 shots out of the 27 that he faced. EV Bozen 84 Groupon incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.