Recap: Marksmen 8, Ice Flyers 6 – January 30, 2026
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers hosted the Fayetteville Marksmen on Friday night for 80’s Night, but despite a thrilling comeback attempt, fell short in a high-scoring affair, losing 8-6 to the visiting Marksmen.
The game got off to a fiery start with former Ice Flyer Sam Dabrowski and Samson Mouland dropping the gloves, energizing the crowd at the Hangar. Fayetteville wasted no time getting on the board, with Trey Fechko scoring early. Marcus Fechko extended the Marksmen’s lead to 2-0 at the 9-minute mark. Tyler Burnie cut the deficit to one for the Ice Flyers, but Marcus Fechko notched his second of the night, giving Fayetteville a 3-1 lead heading into the first intermission.
The Ice Flyers came out firing in the second period, with Captain Ethan Price scoring just seconds in. Ryan Leith answered back for Fayetteville, but the remainder of the frame belonged to Pensacola. Sam Rhodes tallied two goals, Tyrone Bronte found the back of the net, and Captain Price closed out the period with his second of the night, giving the Ice Flyers a 6-4 lead heading into the final frame.
Despite their comeback, the Marksmen seized control in the third period. Matt Wiesner scored twice, while Shane Murphy and Sam Dabrowski each added goals, propelling Fayetteville to an 8-6 victory.
The Ice Flyers are back in action tomorrow night for Mardi Gras Night presented by Pensacola Mardi Gras.
Fans can bid on autographed goal pucks from this weekend on DASH.
Tonight’s Winning Numbers
Numbers were posted late tonight, so any winners who are not present can email info@iceflyers.com to claim their prize next week.
Whataburger Winner: Jim Loncher
Chuck-A-Puck Winners: Kevin Klein, Brittney Mulliken, Adam Bass, Brianna Taylor, Brandon Abbott
Doodle Winner: Craig Anderson
Check-In To Win: Jenna Martin
Shirt-Off-His-Back Winner: Todd Wilson
Farm Bureau Insurance Winner: Grace Lorenz
Scoring Summary
First Period
FAY 1, PEN 0
2:48 Trey Fechko – Wiesner
FAY 2, PEN 0
9:00 Marcus Fechko – Moncovich, Beaupit
FAY 2, PEN 1
10:30 Tyler Burnie (3) – Sciarrino, Aromatario
Fay 3, PEN 1
16:06 Marcus Fechko – Murphy, Moncovich
Shots on goal: FAY 13, PEN 8
Second Period
FAY 3, PEN 2
0:17 Ethan Price (4) – Moran, Bross
FAY 4, PEN 2
4:57 Ryan Lieth – T. Fechko, Fensterstock
FAY 4, PEN 3
9:12 Sam Rhodes (14) – Burnie, Poellinger
FAY 4, PEN 4
10:44 Tyrone Bronte (8) – Gaudette, Bross
FAY 4, PEN 5
19:16 Sam Rhodes (15) – C. Jones, Burnie
FAY 4, PEN 6
19:53 Ethan Price (5) – Gaudette, Bull
Shots on Goal: FAY 9, PEN 15
Third Period
FAY 5, PEN 6
5:34 Matt Wiesner – Holmes, Lieth
FAY 6, PEN 6
7:27 Shane Murphy – M. Fechko, Moncovich
FAY 7, PEN 6
12:43 Sam Dabrowski – Humphrey
FAY 8, PEN 6
(EN) 19:25 Matt Wiesner – Dabrowski
Shots on Goal: FAY 7, PEN 9
Total Shots on Goal: FAY 28, PEN 32
