Dominik Steinmann had a standout game with 38 saves, and SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan beat Fassa Falcons 3-1.

The win gave SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan was led by Daniel Erlacher, who racked up one goal. Erlacher scored 12:54 into the second period to make the score 2-1 SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan. Tobias Kofler picked up the assist.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Fassa Falcons to score on any of its four power plays.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan also had goals scored by Patrick Mair and Adam Hughesman, who scored one goal each. More assists for SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan came via Simon Baur, Philipp Grandi, Rupert Stampfer, Taylor Stefishen, and Jason Walters, who each chipped in one.

Fassa Falcons was led by Daniele Veggiato, who scored the team's only goal. Veggiato scored 12:25 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Jesse Niinimäki provided the assist.

SSI Vipiteno Weihenstephan incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Thomas Tragust rejected 27 shots on goal for Fassa Falcons. Fassa Falcons incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.