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 […]
Ice Flyers Struggling Start Leads Into 4-3 Loss Against Birmingham In Front Of Big Crowd
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent The margin for error with this Ice Flyers team offers little wiggle room. The first 12 minutes of Friday’s 4-3 loss against the Birmingham Bulls again reinforced the importance. After following behind 4-1 in that opening period stretch, the Ice Flyers (6-17, plus 3 OT losses) turned things around and […]
Ice Flyers Set A Single-Game Attendance Record In Saturday’s Loss To Peoria
By Bill Vilona, IceFlyers.com Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers didn’t want Peoria jumping to a quick lead, or the Rivermen making the game chippy enough to bring constant retaliation. Both happened Saturday night as the Rivermen scored three goals on their first five shots, then forced the Ice Flyers into third period full […]
Wilson’s OT Goal Gives Ice Flyers Rewarding Win Against Mayhem
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Corespondent Houston, we have a winner. After all that happened, the Ice Flyers had an ending they could savor. Just 28 seconds into overtime, Houston Wilson broke free on a breakaway off the boards, made a deke, a fake and let the puck just slide underneath the goaltender to give […]
Ice Flyers Delight Big Crowd With Thrilling Win Against First-Place Havoc
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – The team’s pregame message was about the loyalty Ice Flyers’ fans have shown through this difficult start to the season. The players then delivered a sought-after Christmas present, making everyone feel warm and joyful. After Shane Bull produced a go-ahead goal with 2:15 remaining, the Ice Flyers […]
Recap: Mayhem 2, Ice Flyers 1
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Despite a barrage of shots and an energetic crowd, the Ice Flyers fell to the visiting Macon Mayhem in a tight 2-1 contest on Friday night. Here’s a quick recap of how the game unfolded: 1st Period The first period was dominated by the Mayhem, with Trent Grimshaw opening the scoring with […]
Ice Flyers Thrill Sellout Crowd Saturday With Dramatic OT Shootout Win
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers.com Correspondent The Ice Flyers began a defining week with only two wins for the season. They picked up two in 24 hours, following a dramatic 4-3 overtime shootout win Saturday night against the Birmingham Bulls, sending a sellout crowd of 8,049 on a $5 ticket game at the Pensacola Bay […]
Amid Sellout Crowd, Ice Flyers Third Period Rally Falls Short Against Huntsville
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers.com Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – Playing with a roster quickly rearranged, plus two players short in the lineup, the Ice Flyers still gave themselves a chance Wednesday night against the league’s first place team. The effort in the Ice Flyers 3-2 loss against the Huntsville Havoc, amid a sellout crowd on […]
Recap: Havoc 5, Ice Flyers 3
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Pensacola Ice Flyers faced off against the Huntsville Havoc on Saturday night to finish off their weekend series. The Ice Flyers started strong, with Natan Vertes energizing the crowd of 6,341 by scoring just four minutes into the first period. The momentum continued when Matt Wiesner scored a short-handed goal, his […]
