Huntsville Havoc's 2025-26 Season Ends with Playoff Loss

The Havoc's playoff run came to an end after falling to Knoxville in the first round of the SPHL postseason.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:50pm

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The Huntsville Havoc's 2025-26 season has come to a close after the team was eliminated from the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) playoffs over the weekend. The Havoc lost to the Knoxville team in the first round, falling 4-2 in the series.

Why it matters

The Havoc had another strong regular season, finishing second in the league with a 32-20 record. This marked the team's sixth straight winning season and 10th in the last 12 years, showcasing their consistent success in the SPHL. However, the playoff loss means the Havoc will have to wait another year to capture their first league championship.

The details

In the first-round playoff series, the Havoc lost to Knoxville by a final score of 4-2. This eliminated Huntsville from the postseason after they had put together another impressive regular season campaign.

  • The Havoc's 2025-26 season ended on April 12, 2026 with their playoff loss to Knoxville.
  • The team finished the regular season on April 5, 2026 with a 32-20 record, good for second place in the SPHL standings.

The players

Brian Wilson

The Havoc's starting goaltender, who had an outstanding season and was named SPHL Player of the Week and Goaltender of the Month.

Alex Proctor

A Havoc player who was named SPHL Co-Player of the Week alongside teammate Brian Wilson.

Jack Jaunich

A Havoc player who was named SPHL Player of the Week.

Austin Alger

A Havoc player who was named SPHL Player of the Week.

Knoxville

The Havoc's opponent in the first round of the SPHL playoffs, who defeated Huntsville in the series.

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The takeaway

Despite another successful regular season, the Huntsville Havoc were unable to capture their first SPHL championship, falling in the first round of the playoffs. The team will look to bounce back next season and make another run at the title.