EVANSVILLE, INDIANA – After an opening night loss, the Huntsville Havoc bounced back strong with a 6-3 victory on the road against the Evansville Thunderbolts on Saturday, October 20. 

The special teams were a major highlight for the Havoc (1-1-0) as they scored three powerplay goals on four opportunities and shut down Evansville (0-2-0) during the two powerplay chances for the Thunderbolts. 

"I thought we recovered very well from last night’s skate,” said Havoc Head Coach Glenn Detulleo. “Our special teams were very strong, and it was good to see the young guys chip in.” 

All but one of Huntsville’s scores were from players new to the roster. 

Havoc rookie forward Colton Wolter got things rolling for the Havoc in the first period, scoring his first professional goal in the first three minutes. The Bolts matched the score about ten minutes later and -- after the first intermission -- even took a brief lead when former Huntsville player Carter Shinkaruk scored less than a minute into the second period. 

The visiting team responded by scoring four unanswered goals and taking control of the game. Barely a minute after Evansville took the lead, Huntsville’s Zach Nieminen and Rob Darrar scored unassisted tallys just ten seconds apart to take it back. Defensive leader Nolan Kaiser recorded another unassisted goal later in the second – this time on the powerplay – to put the Havoc on top 4-2. 

Huntsville’s Connor Schmidt continued the onslaught in the third frame, scoring his own powerplay goal just two minutes into the period before Evansville’s Shinkaruk broke through with his second goal of the night. Darrar capped the scoring with another powerplay goal with 90 seconds left in the game. 

Havoc goalkeeper Mike DeLaVergne stopped 31 of the 34 shots he faced to secure the win. Newcomer Hunter Stewart notched two assists. In fact, nine different Havoc recorded points for the visiting team. 

Complete stats from the game can be found here. 

Next Game 

The Havoc head to Florida’s Gulf Coast next Friday, October 26, to take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Puck drops at the Pensacola Bay Center at 7:35 p.m. CT. Huntsville has two more games on the road before starting the home schedule. 

The following Monday, October 29, at 5 p.m., the Havoc host the annual “Meet the Team” party at the Von Braun Center, featuring complimentary food and drinks, a chance to meet the players, and season ticket holders can pick up their ticket packages along with their replica 2018 championship rings. 

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, November 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 November 7th. 

Havoc App 

Stay up to date on the latest news and notes on the Huntsville Havoc by downloading the official Havoc app for iOS or Android here. You can earn Havoc Rewards points for unforgettable in-game experiences and great Havoc swag. 

2018-19 Promo Nights 

The Huntsville Havoc have released the list of promotions for all 28 regular season home games in the 2018-19 season, including some new themes and fan favorites. See the full promotional schedule here. 

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