Havoc Score on Power Play in Overtime for The Win
November 7, 2016 - SPHL (SPHL)
Huntsville Havoc News Release
ROANOKE, VA- The Havoc beat the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs in overtime by a final of 3-2. Huntsville is now riding a three-game winning streak and wraps up the weekend outscoring their opponent 6-2.
After a scoreless first period the Rail Yard Dawgs kicked the scoring off in the second with a goal seven minutes into the middle frame. But the Havoc came back with a goal of their own 1:41 seconds later with Tyler French's first of the year. The game-tying goal was assisted by John Lidgett. But :23 later Roanoke regained their one goal lead with Tyler Gjurich second of the game to take the 2-1 lead into the third.
In the final frame of regulation, Huntsville with a shot off an offensive face-off draw Nolan Huysmans poked the puck through the five hole of Ryan de Melo to tie the game at two and send it to overtime.
"Playing with good players out on my wings and they just get out there in position for the puck," said Sy Nutkevitch who registered an assist on Huysmans goal.
During the extra frame with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs on their heels the Havoc added pressure and forced a power play opportunity; the team's second of the game.
"I missed on one early on and I saw the Rail Yard Dawgs were sitting back so I had time to walk in and make a few passes," said Nutkevitch.
On the four-on-three man advantage chance, the Havoc collapsing in toward the Dawgs net, a pass from Sy Nutkevitch over to Dylan Nowakowski who one timed it in the back of the net for the overtime goal and the 3-2 win.
"It was a good pass by Sy and I thought to shoot but second guessed so I gave it back to Sy and once I got it back I knew I had a lane to shoot it again and took it," said Nowakowski.
Honorable Mentions
With goals by Tyler French and Nolan Huysmans, the Havoc now have 12 different scorers on the team.
Sy Nutkevitch now has multiple assists in each of last three and points in five of first six on the year.
With the win, Huntsville has their first three-game winning streak of the year and now have wins in three of four on the road.
The Havoc have power play goals in five of the first six and are 8-27 on the man-advantage. The offensive powerhouse has goals in 17 of 18 periods to start the year and are now outscoring their opponent in all three periods. The biggest marginal different is in the second period where Huntsville is registering a +6.
Tonight's game marked the first this year decided by a goal for the Havoc.
The Havoc return home to take on the reigning President's Cup champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers Thursday November 10th for the first of six Hockey Night in Huntsville games on the year. Be sure to come out to the Von Braun Center and cheer on the Havoc with $2 hot dogs, $2 sodas and $2 beers. For more information on discounts for groups of ten or more contact the Havoc Front Office at 256-518- 6160 or head over to the Von Braun Center Box Office. "The Boys & Girls Club has always been a proud recipient of Corporate Community Partners like the Havoc," said Boys and Girls Club President Patrick Wynn. "We have been serving Madison County for 78 years but our longevity is because of great community partners such as the team. So, on behalf of our Board of Directors and Staff, and most importantly our young people, we are grateful for your support."
The Havoc kick off the regular season on October 21st at Peoria. The team will make their first appearance of the 2016-17 season at the Von Braun Center on October 29th with a 7 p.m. tilt against the Knoxville Ice Bears on Pharmacy First Ice. Ticket packages are now available for the 2016-17 season at just $10 per seat, with savings of up to 30%. Call 256-518-6160 and we can customize a deal for you and reserve your ticket locations today. Single game tickets are sale now at the Von Braun Center Box Office.
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