Recap: Thunderbolts 3, Ice Flyers 2 – SO
PENSACOLA, FLA. — In Saturday night’s rematch against Evansville, the Ice Flyers forced overtime, but the Thunderbolts claimed victory in a shootout. Myles Abbate opened the scoring with a quick shot past goaltender Ricky Gonzalez, who was making his first start as an Ice Flyer. Sam Dabrowski and Bronson Adams energized the home crowd of […]
Aldoff’s Return As Ice Flyers Coach Foiled by Evansville’s Third-Period Comeback
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – There was a natural mix of emotions Friday night when Rod Aldoff walked to the Ice Flyers bench, preparing for a third different return as the team’s head coach. “Just even in pregame and walking on the ice (before opening face), to be honest, it felt […]
Ice Flyers Rough Start Again Decisive In Series-Ending Loss To Macon Mayhem
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent The Ice Flyers faced another three-goal hole early into Saturday’s series finale against the Macon Mayhem. This time, they could not produce any late-game suspense. The Mayhem twice answered the Ice Flyers brief points of momentum with insurance goals, then played tight defense in the final minutes to produce a […]
Recap: Mayhem 3, Ice Flyers 2
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Despite a hard-fought effort, the Ice Flyers fell short 3-2 to the Mayhem Friday night in the first of two weekend games. The first period ended scoreless, with neither team finding the back of the net. Macon’s Jarret Kup broke the deadlock early in the second period. Midway through the second, Ice […]
Recap: Rail Yard Dawgs 2, Ice Flyers 3 – SO
PENSACOLA, FLA. — Before a festive crowd of 6,241, the Ice Flyers earned a crucial win Saturday night in a thrilling shootout victory. Ivan Bondarenko opened the scoring just 29 seconds into the game with his second goal of the weekend. Roanoke’s Bryce Martin evened the score later in the first period, beating a sprawled-out […]
Ice Flyers Third Period Lead Evaporates Into Deflating OT Loss Against Roanoke
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent The Ice Flyers gained a point Friday, but left with an empty feeling. They carried a 2-0 lead into the third period, but gave up a power play goal in the first five minutes, then had Roanoke tie the game with 1:14 left and the Rail Yard Dawgs followed with […]
Ice Flyers Finish Best Weekend With Series Win Against Marksmen, Gain In Standings
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent In summoning a resolve and determined effort, the Ice Flyers just celebrated their best weekend of the season. They answered three times Sunday with tying goals, then took over the third period for a 6-3 win against the Fayetteville Marksmen to win the three-game series, gain five points, and […]
Amid Near Sellout Crowd, Ice Flyers Rout Fayetteville For Best Home Win Of Season
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – The customary center-ice salute the Ice Flyers provide their loyal fans extended into a post-game, victory lap of thanks. On a Saturday night when the arena was nearly filled, a hat trick was produced, fists were flying and goaltenders were fighting, the Ice Flyers were able […]
Recap: Marksmen 4, Ice Flyers 3 – SO
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Despite facing a 3-1 deficit heading into the final frame, the Ice Flyers mounted an impressive comeback to force overtime, though ultimately fell short in a 9-round shootout Friday night. Alex Wilkins opened the scoring for Fayetteville, but the Ice Flyers evened the score when Matt Wiesner benefited from an unusual bounce […]
Ice Flyers Rally In Final Period Falls Short In Weekend Series Loss To Macon
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Coresspondant A weekend that began Friday for the Ice Flyers with such promise unfortunately ended with familiar frustration. For the second straight night, the Macon Mayhem seized control of the game in the second period and Sunday held on for a 3-2 win against the Ice Flyers at the Pensacola […]
