The HC Neumarkt Egna Wild Goose gutted out a close 3-2 win against Hockey Milano Rossoblu.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Michele Ciresa's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Hockey Milano Rossoblu's power play was ineffective against HC Neumarkt Egna's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

The Wild Goose were sparked by Ciresa, who tallied one goal.

HC Neumarkt Egna was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on nine chances. The Wild Goose found themselves short handed often, totaling 32 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays.

HC Neumarkt Egna also got a goal from Flavio Faggioni as well. In addition, HC Neumarkt Egna received assists from Davide Stricker, who had two and Michael Sullmann, Manuel Bertignoll, and Simone Donati, who each chipped in one.

Hockey Milano Rossoblu was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 42 penalty minutes.

Martin Rizzi rejected 31 shots on goal for HC Neumarkt Egna. Pasquale Terrazzano recorded 24 saves for Hockey Milano Rossoblu.