Tag Archive for: Huntsville Havoc

Why is HSV the top spot for young people and families?

One of the key drivers to Huntsville’s recent success in being named the best city to live in the US has been attracting young people to relocate to Huntsville. Huntsville has historically made the list of best places to raise a family, but to continue to grow as a city, it had to find ways […]

Fair Play: Madison County’s Growing Sports Industry

When people think of Huntsville, they tend to think of rockets, and the people who make them. Not so surprising: there’s a reason we’re called “Rocket City” after all, and in recent years, Huntsville’s growth has led to new sports teams and venues coming to Madison County.  I have fond memories of going to Joe […]

Havoc Opponent Ceases Operations, SPHL Shuffles Schedules

The Huntsville Havoc will play Birmingham on Friday at the Von Braun Center after its original opponent, Vermillion County, ceased operations Thursday. Vermillion County was headquartered in Danville, Ill. It lasted less than two seasons, with significant team and arena issues from the start. Lack of ice and a Zamboni for players to practice in […]

Trash Pandas, Havoc Hoping to put Pandemic Effects on Sidelines

Some Minor League Baseball teams essentially disbanded or drastically curtailed operations when the 2020 season was cancelled because of the pandemic. The Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, looking to play its inaugural season in shiny new Toyota Field and with a strong ownership group, wasn’t one of them. Instead of trimming payroll and turning out […]

Von Braun Center Unveils LED Lighting System in Propst Arena

It was an event fit for a king. Or, as in this case, fit for the reigning Southern Professional Hockey League champion Huntsville Havoc. In last Friday night’s home debut for the Havoc, the Von Braun Center unveiled its LED lighting system in the Propst Arena. “Over time, the previous lighting system became less efficient […]

Havoc Owner Keith Jeffries Credits Golden Rule for Team’s Success

The man behind the hottest ticket in town last month entered professional minor league sports with no experience in the field and no grand plans on how to make his venture a success. But Keith Jeffries, owner of the back-to-back and three-time Southern Professional Hockey League champion Huntsville Havoc, also didn’t jump in with eyes […]