Game Preview - Ice Flyers at Huntsville Havoc
Published on January 6, 2012 under SPHL (SPHL)
Pensacola Ice Flyers News Release
The Ice Flyers will travel to Huntsville, Alabama for the first time this season and will face the Havoc for only the 2 nd time this season. Puck drops at 7:30 PM. The Ice Flyers jumped into 4th place in the SPHL standings after last night's 3-1 victory over the IceGators. Pensacola has now won 8 of their last 9 games, consisting of two 4-game winning streaks. Huntsville faced off against the Augusta RiverHawks last night and left Augusta with a disappointing 3-2 loss. They too recently had a 4-game winning streak before losing the last two games.
Where to Watch, Where to Listen:
Ice Flyers' fans in Pensacola can head down to New York Nick's to watch tonight's game starting at 7:30 PM with other fans on two 50" HDTVs while also enjoying some great food. Fans can also watch the game online at home by clicking HERE.
Team Scope:
PENSACOLA - The Ice Flyers are looking to extend another 4-game win streak to 5 games tonight after downing Louisiana 3-1 last night in Pensacola.
Adam Ward put up an excellent performance against the IceGators, shutting their high-powered offense down time after time and keeping his team in the game. Ward recorded his 4 th win of the season last night and now has a 4-6-1 record, a 3.39 GAA, and a .881 SV%. Andrew Harrison scored twice last night, giving him 10 on the season. His 10 goals ties him for 2nd on the team with Dan Buccella, while Matthew Robertson's goal last night puts him at 12 which leads the Ice Flyers. Former Havoc Ryan Salvis is now in sole possession of the team lead with 13 assists. Jordan Chong and Buccella still lead the team in scoring with 20 points.
After tonight's game in Huntsville, the team will return to Pensacola to take on the Knoxville Ice Bears tomorrow night in the Hangar.
HUNTSVILLE - The Havoc had been on a 4-game winning streak before losing their last two games. The Havoc's comeback attempt fell short last night after being down 3-0, but lost 3-2 in Augusta.
Huntsville has Kevin Beech and Matt Hache patrolling the crease. Beech has a combined record of 6-3-1, a 3.19 GAA, and a 0.887 SV% after being picked up by the Havoc when he was released by the IceGators. Hache has a total record of 1-5-0, a 5.18 GAA, and a 0.843 SV% after beginning the year with the Fayetteville FireAntz. Offensively, the Havoc rely on Ryan Kretzer who has 31 points. Kretzer leads the team with 11 goals and he shares the team lead in assists with Glenn Dutello who both have 20 assists.
Following their game with the Ice Flyers, Huntsville will end their weekend by hosting the Mississippi RiverKings on Saturday.
SPHL Stories from January 6, 2012
- 'Kings Battle, But Fall to Fayetteville - Mississippi RiverKings
- Ice Flyers Win 5th In A Row - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Game Preview - Ice Flyers at Huntsville Havoc - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Augusta's JD Gordon Suspended One Game - SPHL
- Ice Flyers Welcome a Local Minority Partner - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- RiverKings "Face off Field Trip" Returns, Thanks to Belhaven University - Mississippi RiverKings
- Surge Host Knoxville in Only Visit - Mississippi Surge
- Ice Bears Fall in An Offensive Battle - Knoxville Ice Bears
- Ice Flyers Move Into 4th Place With Win Over Louisiana - Pensacola Ice Flyers
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