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Weekend Preview: Havoc Returns to Pensacola for Friday Night Tilt

Published on November 2, 2018 under SPHL (SPHL)
Huntsville Havoc News Release


HUNTSVILLE - This weekend, the Huntsville Havoc will head back down to the Gulf Coast for another game against the Pensacola Ice Flyers.

The past Friday, the Havoc (2-1-0) traveled to Pensacola and faced off against the Ice Flyers (1-3-0). The Havoc returned home with a 2-1 victory following a heavily defensive game.

Week Recap

The Havoc escaped the Pensacola Bay Center victorious after outscoring the Ice Flyers 2-1 on Friday, Oct. 26.

The game started off hot with a quick goal 48 seconds into the first period from Zach Nieminen, assisted by Rob Darrar. Later in the period, Pensacola answered and tied up the scoreboard 1-1 on a power play goal. The score was the first on a power play allowed by the Havoc this season.

The second period did not see any scoring, but the Havoc broke the tie in the third frame. Darrar picked up his second point of the game when he found the back of the net on a power play.

Goalie Mike DeLaVerge had a strong game saving 40 out of the 41 shots on goal.

The Havoc was 1-6 on power plays and held the Ice Flyers to 1-3 on their one-man advantage. Rob Darrar leads the team in points (4) and is tied with Zach Nieminen for goals (3).

Vs. Pensacola

The Havoc will travel back to the Florida panhandle on Friday, Nov. 2 to play their second game in a four-game series against the Ice Flyers. The Ice Flyers will be ready for a rematch on their home ice. Huntsville looks to secure another win against the Flyers before their home opener in the Von Braun Center against Pensacola on Nov. 9.

The puck will drop in the Pensacola Bay Center at 7:35 p.m. You can listen to the game live, or follow along on Twitter. If you want to watch the game, tune in on SPHL Live.

Opening Night

The Havoc will honor the President's Cup winners by raising the championship banner at the first home game of the 2018-19 season on Friday, Nov. 9, when they take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Follow the Havoc App and social media for details and the full schedule. Single-game tickets are on sale now at the Von Braun Center and at ticketmaster.com. Season tickets are still available at the Havoc office by calling 256-518-6160 or by visiting the Havoc website.

Replica Ring and Ticket Champions Package

Secure your limited-edition replica 2018 SPHL Championship ring along with a ticket to Opening Night here. This package is available until Nov. 7.

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