Week 19 in Review
March 6, 2006 - SPHL (SPHL)
Huntsville Havoc News Release
The Huntsville Havoc won their eighth game in a row and climbed into third place in the SPHL standings by winning all three games on the road this past week. The road trip started with a 7-6 win over Pee Dee on Thursday night. The Havoc then won a 6-5 shootout decision over Florida on Saturday and won a 6-2 decision over Jacksonville on Saturday.
Thursday, March 2 - Huntsville 7, Pee Dee 6
FLORENCE, SC - Bill Monkman scored the game winning goal with under seven minutes remaining in the third period to snap a 6-6 tie and lift the Havoc to a 7-6 win over the Pee Dee Cyclones on Thursday night.
The Havoc trailed 5-4 through 40 minutes but managed to rally for their fifth win when trailing this season. Bill Monkman actually tied the game 5-5 early in the third period and then Mark Cole gave the Havoc the lead 6-5. The Cyclones wouldn't quit and got another power play goal to tie the contest at 6-6 forcing the fantastic finish.
Bill Monkman's goal was a carbon copy of his earlier goal in the period as both came on big slapshots that the Pee Dee goaltenders couldn't do anything with.
It was a tough start for the Havoc as they fell behind 1-0 before the game was 5 minutes old as the Cyclones came out firing and had to keep Jomar Cruz on his toes early.
However, the Havoc weathered the storm and tied the game up with two goals in just over two minutes. Jonathan Lounsbury fired his third goal of the season on a wrist shot on the power play from James Patterson and Jeff Dams. The Havoc took the lead when two of the top rookies in the SPHL hooked up with Steve Hynes passing the puck over to Craig Bushey who scored his 20th of the year to make it 2-1.It was a wild second period with six goals scored between the two teams and the Cyclones scoring four of them all on the power play against the daunted Huntsville Havoc penalty kill. The Cyclones held a 4-2 lead at one point before the Havoc would rally and tie on goals by Chris Peach and Jeff Dams 31 seconds apart to make it 4-4 but before the end of the second period the Cyclones would get another power play and get their fourth goal and power play goal of the period to take the lead.
Saturday, March 2 - Florida 5, Huntsville 6, SO
CELEBRATION, FL - The Huntsville Havoc won their seventh game in a row but it wasn't easy and moved into sole possession of third place in the Southern Professional Hockey League standings with a 6-5 shootout win over the Florida Seals in Central Florida on Saturday night.
Jeff Dams tallied the winning goal in the shootout and Matt Carmichael turned aside all five shooters he faced.
The Havoc have a one point lead on third place in the standings over the idol Fayetteville Fire Antz and two points over the Florida Seals.
The two teams split four goals in the third period after they went to the dressing room tied 3-3. Steve Hynes and Mark Cole scored for the Havoc in the period.
In the opening period the Havoc got off to a fast start as Bill Monkman fired two goals, one on the power play and another even strength to give his club a 2-0 advantage. But the Florida Seals would rally to tie the game up at 2-2 with a pair of goals in a 2:01 span.
The Havoc regained a one-goal lead at 3-2 when Jason deGuehery tallied his third goal of the season on the power play, but the Seals tied the game up on a power play goal of their own. The second period featured three fights and the Havoc gaining a seven minute power play thanks to a major and minor penalty being called to John Gurskis of the Seals.
Saturday, March 5 - Huntsville 6, Jacksonville 2
JACKSONVILLE, FL - It's eight in a row for the Huntsville Havoc without a loss and the streak continued against the last place team in the SPHL, the Jacksonville Barracudas.
Mike O'Sullivan tallied twice as the Havoc beat the Barracudas 6-2 in Jacksonville on Saturday night. With the victory, the Havoc solidified their hold on third place in the standings. The Huntsville Havoc are one of two SPHL teams to be over the .500 on the road this season, the Knoxville Ice Bears their opponent for back to back games next week is the other.
The Havoc held a 3-1 third period lead and broke the game open with a pair of goals by Jeff Dams and Mike O'Sullivan's second and it was 5-1. Bill Monkman added a goal late in the game to round out the scoring.
Goaltender Matt Carmichael was brilliant making 32 of 34 stops.
It was an evenly played first period between the Huntsville Havoc and the Jacksonville Barracudas. The Havoc scored the first goal on Craig Bushey's wrist shot on the power play and the Barracudas followed that up with a goal at the end of the opening period to make it 1-1.
The Havoc took control of the second period with goals at the beginning and the end of the second period as Mike O'Sullivan finished off a great pass from Luke Phillips. Chris Peach scored on a great individual effort from Craig Bushey.
Three Stars of the Week #1 - Bill Monkman, F - 5 goals, 1 assist
#2 - Craig Bushey, F - 2 goals, 4 assists
#3 - James Patterson, F - 7 assists
Games this Week
Tuesday, March 7 - at Knoxville Ice Bears- 6:30 (WUMP)
Thursday, March 9 - Knoxville Ice Bears - 7:05 (WUMP) Friday, March 10 - at Columbus Cottonmouths - 6:30 (WUMP)
Saturday, March 11 - Florida Seals - 7:30 (WUMP)
Promotions this Week
Thursday, March 9 vs Knoxville Ice Bears- Bill Penney Toyota/Mitsubishi presents "Hockey Night in Huntsville" as fans can enjoy $2.00 beers and $1.00 hot dogs and sodas.
Saturday, March 11 vs Florida Seals - The first 1,000 fans will receive a Matt Carmichael Bobblehead Doll courtesy of Bill Penney Toyota and UPN. The Havoc will also be auctioning off the gray jerseys immediately after the game.
Transactions
DATE TRANSACTION
03/04/06 ADD OSullivan, Mike (F) signed 5 game tryout
03/03/06 DEL Karasiewicz, Trevor (F) placed on team suspension
03/01/06 ADD Karasiewicz, Trevor (F) acquired in trade from Pee Dee
On the Air
It is a busy week for the Huntsville Havoc as they look to extend the longest winning streak of the season in the Southern Professional Hockey League. The voice of the Havoc Denis J. Puska will take you every step of the way with all of the play by play action this week.
The John Gibson radio show is cancelled for this week due to Tuesday night's game between the Huntsville Havoc and the Knoxville Ice Bears in Knoxville. The John Gibson radio show returns next Tuesday at it's regular time. Havoc Game Night will begin coverage on Tuesday night at 6:15 pm followed by play by play coverage at 6:30 pm with full radio and Internet coverage.
The Huntsville Havoc will at least have internet coverage available for the three remaining games later in the week. The Havoc host the Knoxville Ice Bears in the return match on Thursday at the VBC. Havoc Game Night sets the stage at 6:45 pm with the game to follow at 7 pm. On Friday night the Havoc travel to Georgia to face the Columbus Cottonmouths. Pre-game show coverage will begin at 6:15 pm followed by the puck drop around 6:30 pm. The Huntsville Havoc will conclude their hectic week on Saturday night when they host the Florida Seals at 7:30 pm. Havoc Game Night will start at 7:15 pm then the broadcast at 7:30 pm.
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