Herrmann’s Dramatic Game-Winner Provides Ice Flyers Thrilling OT Win On Star Wars Night
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers had the force with them for most of Star Wars Night. Finally, as time waned in overtime, they got the fortune, too. Defenseman Zac Herrmann made a nifty deke move on a Macon player, then lifted a backhand shot into the net with 1:58 left in […]
Ice Flyers Produce A Night To Remember With Blue Angels, Special Uniforms, Shutout Win
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent If this were possible, the Ice Flyers’ much-anticipated Blue Angels Night on Veterans Day exceeded its own lofty expectations. The uniforms wowed. So did the crowd. The arena was loud. And the team’s dominating performance made a Pensacola treasure proud. In an almost too-great-to-be-true experience inside the Pensacola Bay […]
Recap: Ice Bears 4, Ice Flyers 5
The Ice Flyers secured a 5-4 win in the first of two games against the Knoxville Ice Bears on Friday night at the Pensacola Bay Center. In front of 5,225 fans on Adult Jersey Giveaway Night, the Ice Flyers started hot and produced 3 of their 5 goals in the first period. Brett Mecrones continued […]
Ice Flyers Towering Goaltender Makes Memorable Debut In Team’s OT Win
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Earlier this month, Ice Flyers fans were informed about the likelihood of a 6-foot-8 goaltender making his debut at the Pensacola Bay Center. Well, Stephen Mundinger’s first professional win Saturday certainly became memorable. Mundinger, who waited last season for an opportunity that never happened, stopped all five shots in […]
Oh What A Night As Ice Flyers Erupt For Five Second-Period Goals, Season-Opening Win.
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers began a new era and milestone season in the best way possible. Rookie newcomer Brett Mecrones, part of a twin-brother tandem, produced a hat trick amid a flurry of goal production as the Ice Flyers erased a 2-0 early deficit with a 7-5 win against the […]
Ice Flyers Seek To Extend Series After Heartbreaking Game 1 Loss To Peoria
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Defenseman Jason Price had just ignited a crescendo of joy throughout the Pensacola Bay Center. His poke-in from a rebound tied the game with 4:11 remaining, triggered the celebratory goal dance among Ice Flyers fans and had teammates full of emotion. Unfortunately for the Ice Flyers, just 11 seconds […]
Ice Flyers On Doorstep To Playoffs After Home Finale Win To Cap Weekend
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Malik Johnson had never scored on a penalty shot throughout his hockey career. That void is now replaced with a lasting memory. Johnson, who was part of the Ice Flyers opening night lineup five months ago, was able to somehow produce a quality wrister before falling to his knees […]
Spectacular Goaltending, Huge Crowd, Big Win In Ice Flyers Final Saturday Home Game
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers could have never imagined a more fitting narrative for a specialty-jersey game. On a Saturday night when Pensacola’s team was emblazoned in American Magic designed uniforms – a nod to the America’s Cup sailing team training here – Ice Flyers goaltender Brad Arvanitis was, well, magical. […]
Ice Flyers Seek Quick Rebound After Friday Setback Starts Home Weekend Finale
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent A pair of late, third-period goals by Evansville put a damper to the start of the Ice Flyers final home weekend. The quest is now to finish strong. After taking a first intermission lead, then tying the game before the second period break, the Ice Flyers managed only seven […]
Ice Flyers Bounce Back With Win, Set Attendance Record Before Hitting Road Again
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent There was no hangover from Bushwackers Night. Instead, Pensacola followed its special, one-night rebrand, reverted back hours later Sunday afternoon to being the Ice Flyers and bounced back with a 5-2 victory against the Knoxville Ice Bears. It was a performance coach Rod Aldoff hopes can be consistently matched […]
