The second half of PIHA’s Pavilion doubleheader on Saturday, January 10 in Greenville, SC belonged to the Semi-Pro Southeast Division. Four of the five Southeast clubs — Nashville Broadway Blades, Florida Citrus Kings, Naples Labeda Kaos, and Rinkster Atlanta Havoc — rolled into the Pavilion looking to stockpile points and solidify playoff seeding behind the division-leading Mops. Over eight games (including one unusual double forfeit), the standings picture tightened, momentum swung back and forth, and a few skaters put their stamp on the stretch run.
Game-by-Game Recaps
Nashville Broadway Blades 3, Rinkster Atlanta Havoc 7 – Havoc start fast
Atlanta opened the evening by overwhelming Nashville 7–3, riding a three-goal first period to control the game early. Ian Edwards led the way with a dominant performance, factoring in on multiple goals and earning first-star honors. Brandon Gehring and the rest of the Havoc offense capitalized on Nashville penalties and defensive miscues to keep the pressure on. Nashville generated chances (outshooting Atlanta in the first) but couldn’t slow the Havoc counterattack.
Florida Citrus Kings 2, Naples Labeda Kaos 1 – Citrus grind out a tight win
Florida edged Kaos 2–1 in a low-scoring, defensive battle. The Citrus Kings’ structure without the puck and timely saves from their goaltending group made the difference, as they limited Kaos to a single goal despite facing quality looks. Offensively, Florida did just enough, finishing a pair of even-strength chances to bank a key win in the standings chase. For Kaos, it was a frustrating opener where they generated offense but could not find the equalizer late.
Nashville Broadway Blades 5, Florida Citrus Kings 4 – Broadway answers back
In one of the day’s most entertaining games, Nashville bounced back with a 5–4 win over Florida. The Broadway Blades’ forwards found another gear, with Brenden EngTow and Garrett Parker pushing the pace and converting in transition. Florida answered repeatedly to keep the game within one, but Nashville’s finish late in the second period proved decisive. The result pulled the Blades back to even on the day and handed Citrus their first loss of the event.
Atlanta Havoc 2, Naples Labeda Kaos 3 – Kaos claw out first victory
Kaos picked up their first win of the event with a tight 3–2 decision over Atlanta. Naples’ depth showed as they rolled multiple lines and spread the scoring, while Christian Tracy was steady in goal. Atlanta built some early momentum, but Kaos’ forecheck and puck possession eventually turned the tide. The victory stabilized Kaos’ record after the opening loss to Florida and put Havoc under pressure in the points race.
Naples Labeda Kaos 1, Nashville Broadway Blades 3 – Nashville’s statement game
Nashville delivered a statement performance in a 3–1 win over Kaos. The Blades defended in layers, boxing out second-chance opportunities and allowing their goaltender to see shots cleanly. Offensively, they capitalized on turnovers and odd-man rushes, with their top end finishing key opportunities. For Kaos, the offense never fully found rhythm; despite decent possession time, they were held to a single tally.
Florida Citrus Kings 8, Rinkster Atlanta Havoc 2 – Citrus explode offensively
Florida authored the most lopsided scoreline of the festival, routing Atlanta 8–2. Andrew Green and Mike Pradella led an offensive avalanche, combining for multiple goals and assists and spearheading an aggressive, attacking approach. The Kings stretched the ice, turning clean exits into quick-strike chances and pulling away in the second half. Atlanta could not match the pace and spent long stretches hemmed in their own zone.
Nashville Broadway Blades 0, Rinkster Atlanta Havoc 0 – Double forfeit
The scheduled late meeting between Nashville and Atlanta never reached puck drop, recorded officially as a rare double forfeit. While no on-ice action occurred, the result meant a lost opportunity for both teams to grab valuable points in a tight Southeast race. It also kept some individual stat lines from growing further on what had already been a busy night.
Naples Labeda Kaos 5, Florida Citrus Kings 2 – Kaos close strong
Kaos closed the night with their best effort, a 5–2 win over Florida. Edward Sugrue put on a show with a pair of second-period goals, while Nicholas Corbett and the supporting cast drove the offense with strong puck movement and support through the neutral zone. The win allowed Kaos to finish the event with back-to-back victories and split their four-game slate. For Florida, the loss tempered an otherwise productive day that included two convincing wins.
Team-by-Team Breakdown
Nashville Broadway Blades
Nashville’s day started shakily with a 7–3 loss to Atlanta, but the Blades responded like a contender, defeating Florida 5–4 and Kaos 3–1 before the double-forfeit finale. That 2–1 on-ice record showcased both resilience and depth, with EngTow, Parker and company driving offense while the defense tightened up as the event progressed. The Broadway Blades leave Greenville with renewed momentum and remain firmly in the mix behind the division-leading Mops heading into the final Southeast weekend in Raleigh.
Florida Citrus Kings
The Citrus Kings were streaky but dangerous, finishing 2–2 on the day. They opened with a disciplined 2–1 win over Kaos and closed with an emphatic 8–2 statement over Atlanta, bookending a narrow loss to Nashville and a late setback against Kaos. When Florida is connected — as in the rout of Havoc — their speed and puck movement are difficult to handle, with Green and Pradella driving a high-end attack. The split keeps them right in the thick of the playoff positioning battle and confirms that, at their best, they can skate with any Southeast opponent.
Naples Labeda Kaos
Kaos’ event tracked like a roller coaster but finished on an upswing. After dropping a 2–1 decision to Florida and a tight 3–2 game to Atlanta, they found their stride, knocking off Nashville 3–1 and then powering past the Citrus Kings 5–2 in the nightcap. With Sugrue, Corbett, and the Bergel tandem leading the push, Kaos reminded everyone that they possess both scoring depth and high-end skill when they manage the puck effectively. Their 2–2 mark in Greenville keeps them squarely in the hunt for favorable seeding with one Southeast festival remaining.
Rinkster Atlanta Havoc
Atlanta’s day was the mirror image of Kaos’. The Havoc roared out of the gate with a convincing 7–3 win over Nashville but then stumbled, falling to Kaos 3–2 and suffering a tough 8–2 loss to Florida before the unusual double forfeit closed their schedule. Edwards and Gehring provided impact early, but as the day wore on, defensive breakdowns and penalties proved costly. Even so, Atlanta’s high ceiling was evident in their opener, and if they can rediscover that level in Raleigh, they remain very much alive in the battle for Southeast playoff spots.
Individual Standouts
Ian Edwards (Atlanta Havoc) – A force in Atlanta’s opening win, Edwards drove the Havoc attack, factoring into several goals and setting the tone in transition.
Brenden EngTow (Nashville Broadway Blades) – Key in Nashville’s response games, EngTow’s scoring touch and play through the middle of the rink helped swing momentum back in the Blades’ favor.
Andrew Green & Mike Pradella (Florida Citrus Kings) – The Florida duo powered the Kings’ 8–2 victory over Atlanta, combining for multiple goals and assists and driving an explosive offensive performance.
Edward Sugrue & Nicholas Corbett (Naples Labeda Kaos) – Sugrue’s multi-goal second period and Corbett’s playmaking in the nightcap win over Florida highlighted Kaos’ deep offensive arsenal.
Goaltending groups across all four clubs – From Nashville’s stabilizing efforts after the opener to Florida’s work in their tight 2–1 win, each team’s netminders had stretches where they kept their clubs within striking distance and helped maintain playoff-level intensity throughout the evening.
What’s Next
With Greenville in the books, the Southeast Semi-Pro Division turns its attention to the final regular-season festival next weekend in Raleigh. The Mops remain comfortably out front, but behind them the race is tight, and every point in Raleigh will matter for playoff seeding. For Nashville, Florida, Kaos, and Atlanta, the Pavilion event was both a measuring stick and a springboard — the last major tune-up before the push to secure spots and favorable matchups in the upcoming divisional playoffs.