The team began play in the 2004-05 season, following the defunct Huntsville Channel Cats of the South East Hockey League.
Retired numbers
17 Chris George; Channel Cats 1996-00, Tornado 2000-01
29 Matt Carmichael; Channel Cats 1999-00, 03-04, Tornado 2000-01, Havoc 2004-08
33 Mike Degurse; LW; Channel Cats 1996-00, 03-04, Havoc 04-06 [1]
Honored numbers
The following numbers were retired by the Huntsville Channel Cats. The numbers are still being honored by the Huntsville Havoc as no player has been issued the numbers.
21 Phil Daigle; Channel Cats 1995-99, Tornado 2000-01
23 John Gibson; Channel Cats 1995-00, Coach 2003-04, Havoc Coach 2004-08
30 Derek Puppa; Channel Cats 1996-97, 1998-99
Notable players: