Career
Perthaler began his career with his hometown team Innsbrucker EV, where he spent four seasons. He moved to Eisernes Kreuz Zell am See for one season before joining Klagenfurt Air Corps, spending three seasons with them. He spent one season with VEU Feldkirch before rejoining Klagenfurt.
In 2001, he joined EHC Black Wings Linz and remained with the team until his retirement in 2008 at the age of 40.
He also represented Austria in the 2002 Winter Olympics.