Eric Johansson gave Rittner Buam a 3-2 (OT) victory over HC Val Pusteria Lupi when he scored 6:24 into the extra period.

Johansson had a great game for Rittner Buam, netting two goals.

Rittner Buam's penalty kill excelled, as Rittner Buam gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Rittner Buam could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Dan Tudin also scored for Rittner Buam. More assists for Rittner Buam came via Luca Ansoldi, who had two and Travis Ramsey, Ruben Rampazz, Fabian Weinhandl, and Christian Borgatello, who contributed one each.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Rittner Buam to score on any of its four power plays.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Armin Helfer, who registered one goal. Helfer scored 12:28 into the third period to make the score 2-1 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Raphael Andergassen picked up the assist. HC Val Pusteria Lupi also got a goal from Max Oberrauch as well. Other players who recorded assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi were Philip-Michael Devos and Armin Hofer, who each chipped in one.

Fabian Weinhandl made 17 saves for Rittner Buam on 19 shots. HC Val Pusteria Lupi's Gerald Vale Kuhn stopped 38 shots out of the 41 that he faced. HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.