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Thunderbolts Set for Two Game Series with Huntsville

February 8, 2019 - SPHL (SPHL)
Evansville Thunderbolts News Release


Evansville Thunderbolts right wing Max Mikowski
Evansville Thunderbolts right wing Max Mikowski
(Evansville Thunderbolts)

Evansville, IN: With wins in back-to-back weekends, the Evansville Thunderbolts prepare to take on the Huntsville Havoc Friday at home, and in Huntsville the following night.

Weekend In Review:

Shayne Morrissey would score in his third consecutive game on Friday night in Roanoke, however the Bolts would fall to the Rail Yard Dawgs, 4-1. The next night, the Thunderbolts trailed 1-0 going into the third period, before Ben Owen tied the game, forcing overtime, where Carter Shinkaruk would score to give Evansville the two points, behind a 49-save effort from Braeden Ostepchuk in net.

The Week Ahead:

The Thunderbolts will play twice this weekend, hosting the Havoc tomorrow night at the Ford Center. Puck drops at 7:15pm CT. The following night the Thunderbolts play at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville with puck drop at 7:00pm CT.

Scouting the Opponent:

* Huntsville Havoc:

* Record: 22-11-1, 45 Points, 3rd Place

* Thunderbolts 18-19 Record vs. HSV: 0-4-0

* Leading Goal Scorer: Ryan Salkeld (15 Goals)

* Leading Point Scorer: Ryan Salkeld (35 Points)

* Primary Goaltender: Max Milosek (12-2-1, .924 Save %)

Huntsville would take both games last weekend over Quad City, starting on Friday, winning 5-4 in overtime on a controversial last-second goal in the overtime period by Nolan Kaiser. Tyler Piacentini and Scott Trask picked up two goals each in regulation. Saturday would be much less dramatic, with a 5-1 win over the Storm, behind goals from Kyle Sharkey, Alec Brandrup, Stephen Hreroriak, and Sy Nutkevich, who scored twice.

Transactions

* 2/2: Chase Hatcher placed on 21 Day Injured Reserve

* 2/2: Chase Nieuwendyk activated from Injured Reserve

* 2/3: Nathan Ferriero activated from Injured Reserve

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their third season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League). Season tickets are less than $9 per game. To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

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