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 […]
Recap: Ice Bears 5, Ice Flyers 3
PENSACOLA, FLA. – In a hard-fought battle that capped off the Blue Angels Night festivities, the Pensacola Ice Flyers fell short against the Knoxville Ice Bears, losing 5-3 on Saturday night. The defeat evened out the weekend series, following the Ice Flyers’ impressive 6-4 win on Friday night. The excitement began with a crowd-pleasing fight […]
Dabrowski’s Big Night Against Former Team Lifts Ice Flyers To First Home Win
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers newly acquired Sam Dabrowski had a little emotional tinge while glancing at this former team prior to Friday night’s game. “There were a couple times when I saw the (Knoxville Ice Bears) jerseys and I had a little double take where I was like, wait, these […]
