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Weekend Preview: Havoc Take 5-Game Winning

Published on November 14, 2016 under SPHL (SPHL)
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Weekend Preview: Havoc Take 5-Game Winning Streak Home for One Game
Weekend Preview: Havoc Take 5-Game Winning Streak Home for One Game
(Huntsville Havoc)

HUNTSVILLE, AL- The Havoc open up the fifth week of the regular season with just one game on the schedule.

Saturday November 19th Vs. Peoria 7 p.m.

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Huntsville wrapped up the week with a 4-3 victory on the road against Peoria Saturday night after beating the reigning President's Cup champions, the Pensacola Ice Flyers, Thursday in a shootout.

Sy Nutkevitch registered a goal and an assist over the weekend to extend his point streak to six-straight games and seven of first eight on the year.

With the wins last week, the team now has a five-game winning streak while outscoring their opponent 17-9.

It's the second time in last eight seasons Huntsville has started the season 7-1 which is the best record through first eight games in franchise history.

Scoring First

Huntsville has scored first in two of the first three games of the five-game season series versus Peoria.

The Havoc all-time over the last three years have tallied the game's first goal in four of eleven against the Rivermen at the Von Braun Center.

Winning Streak

The Havoc now have their first three-game winning streak in franchise history against the Rivermen and points in four straight dating back to March 12th, 2016.

The win last Saturday in Illinois clinched a winning season against the Rivermen for the Havoc this year.

Huntsville is outscoring Peoria 9-1 in the second period.

At the Von Braun Center

Huntsville is 3-0 at home to start the year for the second time in last three seasons. The Havoc look for their first win at the Von Braun Center against the Rivermen since March 14th, 2015.

The team is outscoring their opponent 8-4 in the three games this season at the VBC.

Getting the Series Out of the Way

The two teams have seen each other at least once in three of the first five weeks including Saturday's action. The final matchup will be December 1st at the Von Braun Center.

Strengthening as the Game Goes On

Huntsville has entered the second period tied or trailing in four of first eight this season and have come back to win three including each matchup against Peoria this year.

Individual Scoring Against Peoria

Lou Educate's game winner last Saturday marked his sixth goal of the year while scoring all six versus the Peoria Rivermen.

The only other player to have points in each of the first three against the Rivermen is Jeff Jones who currently has one goal and three assists in the season series.

Special Teams

Huntsville now has at least one special teams goal in eight of the last ten versus Peoria dating back to December 20th, 2015. The stretch includes two shorthanded goals against the Rivermen.

Complete Opposites

The Havoc will be rested with Saturday their only game of the week while Peoria will come into Huntsville on the backend of a 3-in-3.

Broadcast Info

The voice of the Havoc Will Wodka will have the call on SPHL Live and the Huntsville Havoc Radio Network at 3 p.m. following his weekly appearance on WKAC Sports 1080 am at 10:15 a.m.

Ticket Information

Saturday marks the first Paws n Pucks game for the Havoc where fans can watch the game with their furry friend. Tickets for dogs are $10 with proceeds going to The Arc Inc. For more information contact the Havoc Front Office at 256-518-6160.

About Huntsville Havoc Hockey Huntsville Havoc Hockey is a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League with their operations based out of the Von Braun Center. The team plays all 28 home games on the Pharmacy First ice at the Von Braun Center.

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