Havoc Fall In Columbus
Published on February 3, 2014 under SPHL (SPHL)
Huntsville Havoc News Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL - The Huntsville Havoc lost on the road in Columbus on Friday in the only game played this week. The team took a 4-3 lead into the final period before giving up three goals and falling 6-4.
Friday, January 24 - Columbus 2, Huntsville 1
COLUMBUS, GA - Preston Shupe lifted the Columbus Cottonmouths to a 6-4 victory with a hat trick against the Huntsville Havoc.
Shupe notched his first tally 15:05 into the second period. He then added goals at 11:19 into the third and at 18:58 into the third.
Columbus excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Cottonmouths outdid their season average for goals scored. Columbus averages 3.1 goals per game. The Cottonmouths put 46 shots on net during the contest, more than the 25.8 they average per game.
Columbus additionally got points from Neilsson Arcibal, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Jason Gray, who also had one goal and one assist, and Sam Bowles, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Columbus came via Tory Allan, who had two and Tom Maldonado, Andy Willigar, and Jordan Draper, who contributed one a piece.
Huntsville's offense rang up 43 shots on Columbus' net.
The Havoc were helped by Eric Alexander, who finished with one goal and one assist. Alexander scored 15:18 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Stuart Stefan assisted on the tally. Huntsville also got points from Nick Lazorko, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Huntsville included Justin Cseter and Ray Ortiz, who scored one goal each. In addition, Huntsville received assists from Mike Gurtler and Josh Harris, who each chipped in one.
Andrew Loewen made 39 saves for the Cottonmouths on 43 shots. Columbus incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Huntsville's Kevin Genoe stopped 40 shots out of the 46 that he faced. The Havoc incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.
Three Stars of the Week
#1 Nick Lazorko - LW (1 goal, 1 assist)
#2 Eric Alexander - RW (1 goal, 1 assist)
#3 Ray Ortiz - RW (1 goal)
Practice Schedule
Monday, February 3rd - Ice Plex - 10:00
Tuesday, February 4th - Ice Plex - 10:00
Wednesday, February 5th - Ice Plex - 10:00
Thursday, February 6th - Ice Plex - 10:00
Transactions
None
Upcoming Games
Friday, February 7th vs Bloomington Thunder - 7:30
Saturday, February 8th vs Bloomington Thunder - 7:30
Sunday, February 9th at Mississippi Surge - 3:05
Upcoming Promotions
Friday, February 7th 7:30 vs. Bloomington Thunder
FOX54 presents 'FANtastic Friday! Superhero Night.' Fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero for a chance to win great prizes from FOX54 & the Havoc.
Saturday, February 8th 7:30pm vs. Bloomington Thunder
Window World presents 8th Annual Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund Night
The first 700 fans who donate an item to the NICU at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children will receive a FREE Lunch Bag, courtesy of Huntsville Hospital Foundation & WHNT19. Appropriate items include: socks, hats, blankets, preemie clothing, disposable cameras, etc. Cash donations will also be accepted. Havoc players will wear special jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game, and will use special pink sticks during warm-ups that will be silent-auctioned off during the game All auction proceeds will benefit the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
SPHL Stories from February 3, 2014
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- Havoc Fall In Columbus - Huntsville Havoc
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