Madness on the Island: Madhatters Set for Showdown with PAL

The Atlanta Madhatters are back on the road Sunday night as they take on the PAL Junior Islanders at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, with the game available to stream live on USPHL+.

Atlanta looks to respond after a 6–3 loss at home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, turning the page quickly as they head into a challenging road environment. The focus for the Hatters will be tightening up defensively, playing with pace, and getting back to their identity.

In net, Foster Lavallee is a goaltender to watch after his most recent start against the Red Bank Generals, where he turned aside 40 shots and helped secure a hard-fought 4–3 win. That performance gives Atlanta confidence between the pipes as they prepare for PAL’s attack.

Offensively, the Hatters will rely on consistent production from Ethan Finlay, who leads the way with 7 goals and 8 assists, along with Tyler Mason, who continues to make an impact with 3 goals and 6 assists. Generating early zone time and capitalizing on chances will be key for Atlanta on Sunday night.

Head Coach Jason Lindsay emphasized the importance of response and discipline. “Sunday is about our response,” Lindsay said. “We need to be sharper, compete harder, and trust our structure. Road games like this test you, and we’re ready for that.”

With a chance to reset and make a statement on the road, the Madhatters are set for a physical and competitive matchup in Hauppauge.