Mayhem Offense Struggles in 4-1 Defeat to Huntsville Havoc
Published on March 3, 2018 under SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL- The Macon Mayhem offense was stymied by the Huntsville Havoc on Saturday, as they fell on the road, 4-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Mayhem struggled to get any production started offensively against Huntsville, as they found themselves down 4-0 midway through the third period. Huntsville's Kyle Sharkey tallied a short-handed goal to take a 1-0 lead in the first period. Shawn Bates then scored a pair of goals in the second period three minutes apart to make it 3-0. Just over halfway through the final period, Huntsville scored their second short-handed goal of the game to take a four-goal lead. Stathis Soumelidis answered just minutes later to make it 4-1, but that is all the offense they could muster, as they fell 4-1 on Saturday.
NOTABLE STATS
Charlie Finn started his seventh consecutive game against Huntsville, allowing four goals on 27 Havoc shots. With the loss, he falls to 14-7-1 on the season.
Stathis Soumelidis scored the lone goal of the game for the Mayhem, which is his 15th of the season. He also recorded a game-high seven shots on goal against Huntsville.
The Mayhem were held off the board on the power play once again tonight, as they have failed to convert on the power play in their last two contests. They have now scored just five power play goals on their last 62 chances, which is an 8.1% conversion rate over that stretch.
SEASON UPDATE
Macon Mayhem: 25-14-5 (55 points; 4th Place)
Huntsville Havoc: 26-14-5 (57 points; 3rd Place)
BACK IN ACTION
The Mayhem are back home at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 9th and Saturday, March 10th for Military Appreciation Weekend.
Single game tickets are on sale through the Macon Coliseum Box Office or at ticketmaster.com. For information on group tickets and ticket plans, visit MaconMayhem.com or call the Mayhem Front Office at (478) 803-1592.
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