HC Val Pusteria Lupi tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Rittner Buam held on for a 3-2 victory.

Rittner Buam made the score 3-1 on a goal by Simon Kostner at 8:43 in the third period, and HC Val Pusteria Lupi got as close as 3-2 when Max Oberrauch scored 17:59 into the third period.

Kostner was all over the ice for Rittner Buam, as he registered two goals in the win.

Rittner Buam also got a goal from Dan Tudin as well. In addition, Rittner Buam received assists from Eric Johansson, who had two and Ivan Tauferer, Luca Felicetti, and Luca Ansoldi, who each chipped in one.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Armin Helfer, who tallied one goal. Helfer scored 9:02 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Philip-Michael Devos assisted on the tally. HC Val Pusteria Lupi also got points from Oberrauch, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi came via Armin Hofer and Giulio Scandella, who contributed one each.

Rittner Buam's Fabian Weinhandl stopped 33 shots out of the 35 that he faced. Rittner Buam incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Gerald Vale Kuhn made 28 saves for HC Val Pusteria Lupi on 31 shots. HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.