HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Huntsville Havoc freezes out the Ice Flyers at their Home Opener in 6-2 win.
The Ice Flyers pulled ahead early in the first period at 7:40. To extend their short-lived lead, the Flyers scored again at 11:31, leaving them up 2-0.
Undeterred by the early setback, the Havoc brought the heat during the second period. Austin Alger put the team on the board at 3:35, assisted by Charlie Risk. Josh Kestner found the back of the net soon after at 6:09 with the help of Alger. Via assists by Cole Reginato and Charlie Risk, Kevin Weaver-Vitale lit the lamp only 27 seconds later at 6:36, allowing the Havoc to pull ahead to 3-2.
Although the Havoc skated into the third period up by one, they only kept the pucks flying. Craig McCabe tucked in the Insurance Goal with ease at 6:10, assisted by Josh Kestner. Austin Alger, backed by Dom Procopio, followed at 11:14, sneaking the puck between the pipes. At 16:39, Alger scored an alley-oop, finishing the night off with a hat-trick that took the Havoc to the final score of 6-2.
Brian Wilson stopped 27-of-29 shots to secure the win. Huntsville went 0-for-1 on the power play.
The Havoc will be on the road for their next game on Saturday, October 25 against the Macon Mayhem at the Macon Centreplex.
