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		<title>After Playoff Win, Big Crowd, Ice Flyers Seek More Breakthrough In Deciding Game At Evansville</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers.com correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; The joyous chants and celebratory claps reverberated through the walls and hallway, leading to the Ice Flyers dressing room.You could feel the scene just by hearing it. In what became one of their most complete games, the Ice Flyers solved the Evansville riddle, producing in a [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers.com correspondent</p>



<p class=""><strong>PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; </strong>The joyous chants and celebratory claps reverberated through the walls and hallway, leading to the Ice Flyers dressing room.<br>You could feel the scene just by hearing it.</p>



<p class=""><br>In what became one of their most complete games, the Ice Flyers solved the Evansville riddle, producing in a 3-1 victory Friday night against the defending champion Thunderbolts at the Pensacola Bay Center in Game 2 of their SPHL quarterfinal round playoff series.</p>



<p class=""><br>The win was the Ice Flyers first playoff game victory in four years. It forced a deciding game on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Evansville, Indiana where the Ice Flyers will seek their first playoff series win since 2021 when they won their fourth SPHL President’s Cup championship.</p>



<p class=""><br>“Satisfying to win, that’s for sure,” said Ice Flyers coach Jeremy Gates, whose team lost four regular-season games against the Thunderbolts and the playoff opener April 8 at the Ford Center in Evansville. “(Ice Flyers players) played hard and in the right way. It was good.</p>



<p class=""><br>“To have our team play the way they did shows we can do it. We can play with anybody in this league. And the good news is that we get to play again on Sunday and try to prove that all over again.”</p>



<p class=""><br>Both teams left Pensacola on Friday night for the 600-mile bus trip to Evansville. For the Ice Flyers, the all-night journey was their third trip to southwestern Indiana in nine days.</p>



<p class=""><br>They finished the regular-season last weekend in Evansville, returned to Pensacola, traveled back to Evansville on Tuesday, then back again Friday night.<br>But Sunday presents a chance to make it all enjoyable. Neither team had practice availability on Saturday due to an event at the Ford Center. Gates preferred his team get right back on the bus for the long ride, as opposed to leaving Saturday morning.</p>



<p class=""><br>“What happens is after these games, it’s really hard for hockey players to fall asleep,” Gates said. “So sleep on the bus…. we’ll get some breakfast, we’ll get there, rest and get to bed early. This time of year, we need the rest.”</p>



<p class=""><br>The Ice Flyers breakthrough playoff win Friday was embraced by a crowd of 4,772, which by far was the largest crowd of the four SPHL quarterfinal games that night.<br>It adds to the Ice Flyers setting another attendance record – their third year in a row – after drawing 168,493 fans in 29 home games this season. Attracting large crowds for a playoff game is difficult, because of an uncertain schedule and little time to sell group outings or advance sales.</p>



<p class=""><br>But Gates sensed the enthusiasm earlier Friday afternoon when he went out for lunch.</p>



<p class=""><br>“I had people I never met before in my life, saying they were coming to the game,” Gates said. “They recognized me and that’s impressive. Everyone is just so supportive. It just shows the passion here and this community has something to cheer for and support.</p>



<p class=""><br>“Our front office does a heckuva job promoting it and I just want us to do our part as a team in putting the right guys on the ice and win a hockey game.”</p>



<p class=""><br>With the crowd chanting, “Let’s Go Flyers!” moments after the opening faceoff, the Ice Flyers produced the game’s first goal, less than five minutes into the game, when Tyler Burnie got a pass from Tyler German and rifled home a wrist shot from inside faceoff circle.</p>



<p class=""><br>After Evansville tied the game in the second period, Ice Flyers defenseman and enforcer Laudon Poellinger scored on a wrist shot with 45 seconds left in the period. Earlier in the period, he engaged with Evansville’s Cameron MacPhee in a mid-ice fight after the two instantly left the penalty box for roughing.<br>Poellinger had a huge night. Two scraps, a goal, an assist and chosen as the game’s No. 1 star.</p>



<p class=""><br>“He had a Gordie Howe hat trick” said Gates, referring to the legendary Detroit Red Wings’ Hall of Famer known for his scoring and brawling. “He had a goal, an assist and a fight.</p>



<p class=""><br>“(Poellinger) was involved all over the ice. Heckuva game by him. But everybody played well. The level of experience we’re gathering from this is just one step at a time. We got three more periods to play (on Sunday) and we’ll see what happens.”</p>



<p class=""><br>The Ice Flyers got a pivotal final goal Friday when Matt Allen perfectly timed the carom off the back boards from a teammates and sent the puck into the net before Evansville’s talented goaltender Kristian Stead had time to react. Those are the kind of bounces you need in a playoff game.</p>



<p class=""><br>Evansville coach Jeff Bes pulled Stead with four minutes remaining, following a timeout, to give the Thunderbolts an extra attacker. But Ice Flyers goaltender Christian Propp won his fourth game in seven starts by finishing an outstanding performance between the pipes.</p>



<p class=""><br>It included stopping Evansville on a wide open breakaway in the first period. Propp is playing with his fifth different team this season after joining the Ice Flyers in late March. </p>



<p class=""><br>“He was focused from the start,” Gates said. “He provides the type of leadership that has experience. He has played in big games before.”</p>



<p class=""><br>Evansville has an 18-8 home record with three overtime losses. Gates knows it figures to be another hard-checking, hard-grinding type of game on Sunday for the chance to reach the semifinals.</p>



<p class=""><br>No matter what happens, the Ice Flyers were able to re-establish themselves this season in the league with an upper-tier finish in the standings and getting a playoff win.</p>



<p class=""><br>“We are a learning group that is just kinda chugging away at it,” Gates said. “Sometimes being naïve to things is great. It’s step by step. I’m proud, but not satisfied.<br>“We work our butts off, everyone in this organization to just keep inching away at it. Maturing, being professional every single day.. and giving our guys the best opportunity.</p>



<p class=""><br>“(Evansville) have a lot of experience over there. They won last year and have a lot of guys who have come back and know how to do those little things. But we are a better hockey team when we play the game the right way.”</p>



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		<title>Pensacola Ice Flyers 2026-27 Season Tickets On Sale Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:32:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; Season tickets for the 2026-27 Ice Flyers season are officially on sale, and next year brings&#160;more hockey than ever with&#160;30 home games&#160;at the Hangar. With the addition of an extra game, fans get even more value while the&#160;price per game stays the same, with overall pricing adjusted only to reflect the additional [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class=""><strong>PENSACOLA, FLA</strong>. &#8211; Season tickets for the 2026-27 Ice Flyers season are officially on sale, and next year brings&nbsp;<strong>more hockey than ever</strong> with&nbsp;<strong>30 home games</strong>&nbsp;at the Hangar. With the addition of an extra game, fans get even more value while the&nbsp;<strong>price per game stays the same</strong>, with overall pricing adjusted only to reflect the additional matchup.</p>



<p class="">Current season ticket holders can now review their seats and make changes, and season ticket packages are available to new fans. Flexible payment plans make it easy to lock in your seats with&nbsp;<strong>2, 5, 7, and 10 month options</strong>, plus a full payment option.&nbsp;<strong>First payments begin March 15</strong>, and additional plans will continue to roll out throughout the offseason.</p>



<p class="">Fans who commit early can take advantage of exclusive incentives, including&nbsp;<strong>a chance for renewing members to win a free season ticket </strong>and&nbsp;<strong>a chance for new season ticket holders to win a free custom Ice Flyers jersey</strong> if they sign up before the end of February. From&nbsp;<strong>March 1 through March 14</strong>, fans who select a payment plan at any time before or  during the promotion will be entered into our 14 Days of Giveaways, with daily chances to win authentic jerseys, signed memorabilia, and one of a kind Ice Flyers gear you cannot get anywhere else.</p>



<p class="">Not ready for the full season?&nbsp;<strong>Half season and flex ticket plans will launch this summer once next year’s theme nights are announced</strong>, giving fans more ways to build the schedule that fits them best.</p>



<p class="">Secure your seats today and be part of another unforgettable season of Ice Flyers hockey.</p>



<p class=""><a href="https://am.ticketmaster.com/iceflyers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Become a season ticket holder by clicking &quot;Buy Tickets&quot; at the top of our account manager page."><strong>Become a season ticket holder by clicking &#8220;Buy Tickets&#8221; at the top of our account manager page.</strong></a></p>



<p class="">For more information contact Eric Kagdis at <a href="mailto:Eric@iceflyers.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Eric@iceflyers.com</a> or call our office at 850.466.3111.</p>



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		<title>Pensacola Ice Flyers Announce Fourth Sellout Crowd of the Season on Wiener Dog Race Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Pensacola Ice Flyers are set to skate in front of another capacity crowd tonight&#160;of 8,082, announcing their fourth sellout of the 2025–26 season at the Pensacola Bay Center, as fans pack the arena for the highly anticipated Wiener Dog Race Night. The Ice Flyers’ first two sellouts came during popular $5 [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Pensacola Ice Flyers are set to skate in front of another capacity crowd tonight&nbsp;of 8,082, announcing their fourth sellout of the 2025–26 season at the Pensacola Bay Center, as fans pack the arena for the highly anticipated Wiener Dog Race Night.</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers’ first two sellouts came during popular $5 Nights earlier this year, followed by a historic third sellout on Military Appreciation Night on December 27. Tonight’s crowd underscores the team’s growing momentum and community connection.</p>



<p class="">“This city continues to show up in a big way,” said Ice Flyers Owner Greg Harris. “Seeing the Bay Center filled night after night,&nbsp;especially on special theme nights like this,&nbsp;speaks volumes about our fans, our community, and the excitement surrounding Ice Flyers hockey. We’re incredibly grateful for the support, and it’s an honor to represent and play in front of the Pensacola community.</p>



<p class="">Wiener Dog Race Night has quickly become one of the most anticipated promotions of the season, blending high-energy hockey with family-friendly entertainment that has resonated with fans of all ages.</p>



<p class="">“Our fans have truly embraced what we’ve&nbsp;been&nbsp;building&nbsp;each&nbsp;season,” said Director of Marketing and Operations Brenden Arney.&nbsp;This&nbsp;sellout shows that fans&nbsp;are&nbsp;coming for the&nbsp;full Ice Flyers&nbsp;experience, from the&nbsp;action on the ice to the&nbsp;atmosphere in the building. The energy has been electric all season&nbsp;and tonight will be no different.”</p>



<p class="">With multiple sellouts already recorded and strong attendance across the season, the Ice Flyers continue to solidify Pensacola as one of the most passionate hockey markets in the&nbsp;league.</p>



<p class="">For tickets to upcoming games, promotions, and special events, visit iceflyers.com&nbsp;and download the Ice Flyers official mobile app.</p>



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		<title>Sellout Crowd Awaits Tonight As Ice Flyers Continue Eventful Weekend </title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; The team’s pregame, morning skate, had just ended on Dec. 27 when the Ice Flyers players learned the game that night at the Pensacola Bay Center could be a sellout.  Instantly, more fuel for the motivation tank. Three weeks later that same experience awaits tonight when the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent</p>



<p class=""><strong>PENSACOLA, FLA.</strong> &#8211; The team’s pregame, morning skate, had just ended on Dec. 27 when the Ice Flyers players learned the game that night at the Pensacola Bay Center could be a sellout. </p>



<p class="">Instantly, more fuel for the motivation tank.</p>



<p class="">Three weeks later that same experience awaits tonight when the Ice Flyers have a rematch against the Evansville Thunderbolts with a sellout crowd on Wiener Dog Race Night, sponsored by PenAir Credit Union. The final tickets were purchased early Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">Tonight’s sellout makes four capacity crowds this season. There will be wiener dog races, featuring more than 150 pups, between both intermissions. </p>



<p class="">“This community in general, it’s such a wonderful thing how they support the Ice Flyers,” said Ice Flyers head coach Jeremy Gates following Friday night’s 3-2 overtime shootout loss against Evansville. “Having the players able to play in front of a sold out building means everything to them and it does provide energy for them.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“When we capitalize on that, this place is a hard place (for visiting teams) to play in.”</p>



<p class="">Tonight’s game is part of a weekend of three home games in three days – the only time this season it happens at the Bay Center. On Sunday, the Ice Flyers face the Macon Mayhem at 4:05 p.m. on Youth Jersey Day, sponsored by Gulf Winds Credit Union. The first 1,000 kids ages 12-under will receive a replica Ice Flyers home-white jersey that has always been popular giveaway item. </p>



<p class="">All of this is part of six games in nine days, after the Ice Flyers spent last weekend in Moline, Illinois playing the Quad City Storm in one of their longest road trips this season. </p>



<p class="">“As I told the guys, we’re in the meat grinder of the season right now.” Gates said. “There’s a lot of lessons to be learned. It is a maturing process we need to get to. One shift at a time. One day at a time.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“The regular season is a dress rehearsal for the playoffs and how we play throughout the course of the season. You are going to have ups and downs, you are going to have adversity. What we want to do is just stay even keel.”</p>



<p class="">Gates hopes part of that learning experience occurred Friday night. The Ice Flyers jumped to a 2-0 lead at the first intermission on goals by Tyler Burnie and Zach Jones. Both were finishes of textbook passes by Mike Moran and Tyrone Bronte to wide open players who buried shots into a wide open net.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">But the Thunderbolts tied the game in the second period. A key moment occurred on a penalty kill when the Ice Flyers just missed a 2-man breakaway thwarted by Evansville goaltender Cody Karpinski and prevented a 3-1 lead. The second after an elbowing penalty expired on Moran, Evansville got a tying goal as he exited the penalty box.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">The game remained tied through the third period and a tight defensive overtime period when the Ice Flyers got just one shot in the five minute span. Evansville then won the 5-player shootout.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“I thought (Evansville) played a mature game. They are a bigger team, they don’t move as fast as we do, but they stayed the course of the game and took what we gave them at times.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“It was a good hockey game overall,” Gates said. “Our guys’ efforts were there. It’s a maturing process throughout the course of the season. When there is adversity, you have to think, am I going to waste energy on things I can’t control? Or am I going to absorb it, move on and learn and get better.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“It stinks we didn’t get the extra point. We’ll take a point for now, but we’re in a maturing process right now and we’ll keep moving.”</p>



<p class="">The overtime loss spoiled a terrific goaltending performance by Billy Girard, who grew up in Boca Raton and was playing in just his fourth game for the Ice Flyers, his first in Pensacola. He stopped 33 of 35 shots.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“I thought Billy was our best player (Friday),” Gates said. “We had some moments and he was great. He made the saves he was supposed to make and the ones he let in, he had traffic in front of him on both of them.”</p>



<p class="">The point gained Friday pushed the Ice Flyers (18-8, 4 OT losses) into a second-place tie with the Huntsville Havoc in the SPHL standings. Both have 40 points. The Peoria Rivermen lead with 45 points and a 22-8 (1 OT loss) record.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">After this weekend, the Ice Flyers will have just 10 home games left.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“Time really flies,” Gates said. “If we get a win (Saturday), that’s three points out of four and we certainly will take that. We’re looking for response here. And Sunday we go against Macon, a team we’re familiar with (this will be the fourth meeting) and go from there. It’s just day a time.</p>



<p class="">“We have been doing a lot of win-loss, win-loss and we are trying to finding some consistency in our game. It is just a maturing process.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“We have a lot of good young players, we have a lot of skill, we have a lot of speed and we have a lot of good people, but it’s just that growth process as a professional each and every day. It’s a grind and we’re in the middle of it.”</p>



<p class=""><strong>WANT TO GO/FOLLOW?</strong></p>



<p class=""><strong>WHO: </strong> Macon Mayhem vs. Ice Flyers</p>



<p class=""><strong>WHEN:</strong> Sunday at 4 p.m.</p>



<p class=""><strong>WHERE:</strong>&nbsp;Pensacola Bay Center</p>



<p class=""><strong>TICKETS:</strong> L Sunday’s game tickets can be purchased at <a href="http://www.iceflyers.com/">www.iceflyers.com</a> or at the Bay Center box office.</p>



<p class=""><strong>RADIO:</strong>&nbsp;Fox Sports Pensacola (101.1 FM or 1450 AM).&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>LIVESTREAM –</strong>&nbsp;FloHockey.com (subscription required)</p>



<p class=""><strong>LIVESTATS:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thesphl.com/">www.thesphl.com</a>.&nbsp;</p>



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		<title>Ice Flyers Create Special Moment In “My Wish” Day for Young Boy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Bill Vilona, IceFlyers.com Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; Nine-year-old Dalton White had never held a hockey stick, put on a helmet or attended an Ice Flyers game. The young local boy, who is battling through an illness, got to experience all of that on December 6th through Covenant Care’s My Wish program. The day served [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class=""><strong>By Bill Vilona, IceFlyers.com Correspondent</strong></p>



<p class="">PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; Nine-year-old Dalton White had never held a hockey stick, put on a helmet or attended an Ice Flyers game. The young local boy, who is battling through an illness, got to experience all of that on December 6th through Covenant Care’s My Wish program.</p>



<p class="">The day served as a heartwarming reminder of how sports can create unforgettable memories and bring joy to those who need it most. For White, what started as a simple wish to experience hockey turned into an extraordinary day filled with surprises, smiles, and the warmth of the Ice Flyers family.</p>



<p class="">Putting all of the usual game day preparations aside, the Ice Flyers organization dedicated the entire morning to making sure White’s wish was nothing short of extraordinary. The second he entered the arena with his mother, Laura, he started the journey of being a high-profile player signing with the team.</p>



<p class="">The day began with White meeting Team Owner Greg Harris and receiving a warm welcome from the staff, who captured the special moments with photos and video. White then visited the office of Head Coach Gary Graham, and then signed his official contract, becoming the youngest Ice Flyer in team history.</p>



<p class="">“These special charity moments, especially when they involve kids, those are the ones closest to my heart,” Graham said. “You get a chance to really have a one-on-one impact with someone. Dalton really got the limelight on him, so it was incredible to see how he handled it.”</p>



<p class="">After signing his contract, he checked in with the team equipment manager, Jim Chesnut, to get his team-issued gear. Chesnut cut down his sticks to size for him to use before walking him into the locker room to meet his fellow teammates. The team welcomed him with open arms as they introduced themselves before showing him his stall where his very own Ice Flyers jersey with his last name and his number 17 was on display, as well as his own team helmet and gloves.</p>


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<p class="">His day did not stop there. He was then escorted to the team’s media room where he took photos and videos for “marketing content” just like all new players do. White and his mother then got to visit the team’s merchandise stand to pick out some swag before heading to the team’s press conference room for his official signing interviews.</p>



<p class="">Joined by Paul Chestnutt from Fox 101.1 FM, Ice Flyers correspondent Bill Vilona, and recently retired WEAR 3 ABC Sports Director, Dan Shugart, White began his press conference by announcing he would keep his helmet on for the interviews.</p>



<p class="">White said he was introduced to hockey by watching Tampa Bay Lightning games with his uncle. That led him to decide to have his My Wish Day be one with a hockey team and the Ice Flyers happily stepped up to make his day special.</p>



<p class="">“I have been on skates before, but I’m not really good at it,” said White, sheepishly, as he smiled through the press conference. “Getting my own jersey (with his chosen number 17), a stick signed by the players and helmet… it’s cool. It’s fun.”</p>


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<p class="">From receiving his own personalized jersey to being &#8220;signed&#8221; by Coach Graham, every moment was crafted to make Dalton feel special. The genuine enthusiasm from the players, staff, and especially Coach Graham, transformed what could have been a day in the hospital into a day of magic and wonder for this brave nine-year-old.</p>



<p class="">&#8220;This is exactly what My Wish is about—giving Dalton a day away from illness and pain,&#8221; said Aaron West, Vice President of the Covenant Care Foundation. &#8220;We couldn&#8217;t make wishes come true without donors and incredible partners like the Ice Flyers. They went above and beyond, creating an amazing experience and capturing moments that will become cherished memories for Dalton and his mom.&#8221;</p>



<p class="">Later that night, he performed the ceremonial puck drop and watched the Ice Flyers game against the Macon Mayhem – his first time seeing professional hockey up close in an arena setting – with his mother, along with other family members sitting right on the glass.</p>



<p class="">“When I was first contacted by Aaron and Angela at the Covenant Care Foundation regarding Dalton’s wish, I knew instantly that I wanted to get the entire organization involved and make his day with us like no other he’s had or we have had,” said Ice Flyers owner Greg Harris. “Being a part of days like these makes you take a moment to truly think, and if you’re in a position to do something for someone, you do it. This day with Dalton will hopefully last a lifetime for him, but the other side of it is that it will definitely last a lifetime for all of us a part of this day.”</p>



<p class="">As White and his family headed back to their hotel that evening, they carried with them memories that will last a lifetime. His journey from watching Tampa Bay Lightning games with his uncle to becoming an honorary Ice Flyer showcases the beautiful way sports can touch lives and create magical moments that transcend the game itself.</p>



<p class=""></p><p>The post <a href="https://iceflyers.com/ice-flyers-create-special-moment-in-my-wish-day-for-young-boy/">Ice Flyers Create Special Moment In “My Wish” Day for Young Boy</a> first appeared on <a href="https://iceflyers.com">Pensacola Ice Flyers</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Violent and disruptive behavior at Ice Flyers’ games is intolerable and not permitted at games or within the Pensacola Bay Center. The Ice Flyers do not condone any of the actions related to the&#160;incident that occurred in the stands last Friday during the game against the Knoxville Ice Bears. We will continue to work with [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">Violent and disruptive behavior at Ice Flyers’ games is intolerable and not permitted at games or within the Pensacola Bay Center.</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers do not condone any of the actions related to the&nbsp;incident that occurred in the stands last Friday during the game against the Knoxville Ice Bears. We will continue to work with the Pensacola Bay Center and local law enforcement to ensure that all Ice Flyers’ games remain a safe, fun, and family-friendly atmosphere for all of its fans.</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers are built on a commitment to our fans and families, and our community. We will not let the actions of a few individuals tarnish the experience for everyone else who comes to enjoy the game. Anyone who elects to engage in any form of violent or disruptive behavior will be promptly escorted off the premises and prohibited from attending any future Ice Flyers’ games and all other events held at the Pensacola Bay Center. This is a place for Ice Flyers’ fans to feel safe and to create positive, lasting memories with their family and friends.</p>



<p class="">I am appalled by what took place in the stands Friday night. The aforementioned actions do not align with the standards I, our organization and fans hold.&nbsp;If our standards do not align with yours,&nbsp;you are not welcome at our games. Do not come back. Do not buy a ticket. Stay home. Do anything else. I do not want you at our games. We don’t need you at our games.</p>



<p class="">I want to personally thank our loyal and true Ice Flyers fans who come to our games with pride and respect. Please know we are doubling down on our commitment to your safety and your experience. Should any issues ever arise, please contact a CSC security guard until the situation is addressed, or connect with our staff at the concierge table above Section 111, and they can help facilitate your requests.</p>



<p class="">Let’s keep Ice Flyers’ games a place of excitement, unity, and respect for all.</p>



<p class=""><strong>Greg Harris</strong></p>



<p class=""><strong>Owner, Pensacola Ice Flyers </strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://iceflyers.com/ice-flyers-official-statement-on-nov-8-incident/">Ice Flyers Official Statement On Nov. 8 Incident</a> first appeared on <a href="https://iceflyers.com">Pensacola Ice Flyers</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced significant changes to their 2024-25 theme night schedule on Thursday, introducing two exciting new Disney-themed nights that are sure to delight fans of all ages. With those additions, some of the previous themes have been moved around. The updated schedule can be viewed in full or downloaded [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">PENSACOLA, FLA. &#8211; The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced significant changes to their 2024-25 theme night schedule on Thursday, introducing two exciting new Disney-themed nights that are sure to delight fans of all ages. With those additions, some of the previous themes have been moved around. The updated schedule can be <a href="https://iceflyers.com/theme-nights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="viewed in full">viewed in full</a> or <a href="https://iceflyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-25-Updated-Theme-Nights-1-Sheeter.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="downloaded as a theme night sheet">downloaded as a theme night sheet</a> on the team&#8217;s official website.</p>



<p class="">Kicking off the new year in high gear, the Ice Flyers will host a thrilling Cars Jersey Night on January 3, 2025. This event promises to transform the rink into a racing spectacle, with players donning specially designed jerseys featuring beloved characters from the hit Pixar franchise. </p>



<p class="">The team will then take fans to infinity and beyond with Toy Story Jersey Night on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Attendees can expect to see their favorite toys come to life as the Ice Flyers pay homage to Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang with specialty jerseys. </p>



<p class="">&#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled to introduce these new Disney-themed nights to our fans,&#8221; said Ice Flyers Owner Greg Harris. &#8220;Our goal has always been to create unforgettable experiences that go beyond just hockey, and these new additions to our schedule perfectly embody that mission. We can&#8217;t wait to see the excitement on fans&#8217; faces as they immerse themselves in the worlds of Cars and Toy Story while cheering on the Ice Flyers.&#8221; </p>



<p class=""></p><p>The post <a href="https://iceflyers.com/ice-flyers-announce-theme-night-changes-2/">Ice Flyers Announce Theme Night Changes</a> first appeared on <a href="https://iceflyers.com">Pensacola Ice Flyers</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pensacola, FL – The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced their home schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, which includes a total of 28 thrilling games to be held at the Hangar. The home season schedule kicks off on Saturday, October 19, marking the start of what promises to be another exciting season as the team enters [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">Pensacola, FL – The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced their home schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, which includes a total of 28 thrilling games to be held at the Hangar.</p>



<p class="">The home season schedule kicks off on Saturday, October 19, marking the start of what promises to be another exciting season as the team enters its 16th year at the Pensacola Bay Center. </p>



<p class="">The home schedule features a balanced mix of weekend and weekday games. Of the 28 home games, 17 are scheduled to take place over the weekend, including 13 Saturday games and 4 Sunday games.</p>



<p class="">The holiday season will also be packed with excitement as there are 4 home games scheduled in the festive month of December. 2025 sees the bulk of the home season schedule with January and February featuring 6 home games and March featuring 5 to finish out the regular season. </p>



<p class="">Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and secure their seats early by signing up for <a href="https://iceflyers.com/tickets/season-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="season tickets">season tickets</a>. Learn more about the ways you can save and enjoy your favorite team  <a href="https://iceflyers.com/tickets/season-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="here">here</a>. Stay tuned by following our social media channels for more information about the full 2024-25 season schedule with details on theme nights and more! </p>



<p class=""><strong>*Game dates are subject to change. </strong></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Full Schedule </h4>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">October</h5>



<p class="">Saturday, October 19<br>Saturday, October 26</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">November</h5>



<p class="">Friday, November 8<br>Saturday, November 9<br>Saturday, November 16<br>Wednesday, November 27<br>Saturday, November 30</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">December</h5>



<p class="">Friday, December 6<br>Saturday, December 21<br>Thursday, December 26<br>Saturday, December 28</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">January</h5>



<p class="">Friday, January 3<br>Sunday, January 12<br>Friday, January 17<br>Saturday, January 18<br>Sunday, January 19<br>Friday, January 31</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">February</h5>



<p class="">Saturday, February 1<br>Friday, February 7<br>Saturday, February 8<br>Friday, February 21<br>Saturday, February 22<br>Sunday, February 23</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">March</h5>



<p class="">Friday, March 14<br>Saturday, March 15<br>Friday, March 21<br>Saturday, March 22<br>Sunday, March 23</p>



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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 04:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent&#160; The Ice Flyers took on their alter identity Saturday as the Pensacola Bushwackers, then continued a recent trend of being a different team.&#160; All in a good way.&#160; After taking a 2-0 lead in the four minutes into the second period, the Ice Flyers grinded out a 2-1 victory against [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="">By Bill Vilona</p>



<p class="">IceFlyers.com Correspondent&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers took on their alter identity Saturday as the Pensacola Bushwackers, then continued a recent trend of being a different team.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">All in a good way.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">After taking a 2-0 lead in the four minutes into the second period, the Ice Flyers grinded out a 2-1 victory against the Fayetteville Marksmen for their first back-to-back home weekend wins since December 1 and 2 when beating Peoria twice.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">“I think we’re all jelling,” said Pensacola goaltender Stephen Mundinger, who made 34 saves – many of them creating reaction from the Bay Center crowd of 5,202 on the second annual Pensacola Bushwackers night.</p>



<p class="">“With every winning team, you just have to get hot before the playoffs and I think that’s the direction we are going,” Mundinger said. “Guys are buying in, doing all the right plays. It’s a whole different feel in the (dressing) room in my opinion. We are going into games confident.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">The win pushed the Ice Flyers (21-20, 3 OT losses) above .500 for the first time in a long while and with 45 points.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">The players were attired in the Bushwacker uniforms that were so popular a year ago and that was part of a theme of other activities in the game.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FIRST PERIOD&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers delivered on their first power play chance. Joseph Widmar finished a perfect pass from Garrett Milan, who was fed the puck by Andy Willis. The classic “tick-tac-goal” was wristed by Widmar into the net with 13:34 remaining.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">Mundinger made a big save midway through the period. The Ice Flyers finished with a 16-9 edge in shots.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SECOND PERIOD&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p class="">Mitch Atkins gave the Ice Flyers a 2-0 lead less than four minutes into the period on an assist from Ivan Bondarenko. He finished a shot from the slot area and the Ice Flyers were seemingly on their way.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">But the game got tight. Fayetteville got their goal with 10:17 left in the period.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">Taylor Egan then got the crowd going when squaring off in a fight against Fayetteville’s Ty Proffitt. Both players landed punches, but Egan won the fight with a flurry at the end that got Proffitt on the ice.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>THIRD PERIOD</strong></h5>



<p class="">No scoring, but plenty of end of game drama.</p>



<p class="">Mundinger made of one of his biggest saves of the game with 8:09 left on a point-black shot by Fayetteville right in the slot area.</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers then got a power play opportunity with four minutes left when the Marksmen were called for too many men on the ice. They had a few shots, but nothing led to a goal.</p>



<p class="">With 1:15 left, the Marksmen pulled goaltender Ryan Kenny, who made 35 saves.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>NOTABLES</strong></h5>



<p class="">Ice Flyers owner Greg Harris presented a $25,000 check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers will continue online bidding for game worn Bushwacker jerseys until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Merchandise was sold at both locations.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">The Ice Flyers team dentist, Dr. Ben White had a ceremonial puck drop before the game. His business, White Smiles General Dentistry was the game sponsor.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">Actor “Boston Rob,” a Pensacola resident who has starred on Survivor and Amazing Race TV shows followed White with a ceremonial puck drop.</p>



<p class="">The team honored front office executive Brenden Arney, who worked his 100<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;game Saturday night.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>QUOTABLES:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p class=""><strong>Ice Flyers Coach Gary Graham</strong>:</p>



<p class="">“It was good. We’re slowing trying to build some momentum. The captains had a good meeting this week to set up some long-term goals. We had 14 games left, now we have 12 games left and we’re kind of breaking it up in a couple seven game segments with some goals to achieve each game. I thought it was a great idea. They are really leading right now.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">Guys are stepping up right now. I thought it was a playoff style game. Both goalies played really well. Both teams checked well and both teams clamped down defensively, reminiscent of more what a playoff game would look like.”</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>NEXT FACEOFF</strong></h5>



<p class=""><strong>WHO:</strong>&nbsp;Ice Flyers vs. Peoria Rivermen&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>WHEN:</strong>&nbsp;March 8-9&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>WHERE:</strong>&nbsp;Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>ONLINE STREAMING:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flohockey.com/">www.flohockey.com</a>&nbsp;(subscription required).</p>



<p class=""><strong>GAME LIVE STATS</strong>: www.thesphl.com&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>NEXT HOME GAMES</strong>: March 15-16 vs. Huntsville Havoc&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>TICKETS:</strong> Available through <a href="http://www.iceflyers.com/tickets">www.iceflyers.com/tickets</a> or at Bay Center box office on Saturday.</p>



<p class=""><a href="https://fans.winwithdash.com/auction/65e2a69a27261800081ae3e2" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="BID ON AUTOGRAPHED GOAL PUCKS FROM THIS WEEKEND"><strong>BID ON AUTOGRAPHED GOAL PUCKS FROM THIS WEEKEND</strong></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://iceflyers.com/bushwackers-night-success-ice-flyers-secure-back-to-back-wins/">Bushwackers Night Success: Ice Flyers Secure Back-to-Back Wins</a> first appeared on <a href="https://iceflyers.com">Pensacola Ice Flyers</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>PENSACOLA, FL – The Pensacola Bushwackers are back for Bushwackers Night presented by White Smiles General Dentistry as they host the Fayetteville Marksmen to finish off the weekend series. Doors: 6 p.m. CT &#124;&#160;Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT Watch: FloHockey Listen: Fox 101.1 The Fan Tickets: https://icefly.co/3T3S69t Ice Flyers Record: 20-20-1-2 (43 points, 7th) Ice Flyers’ Last [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class=""><strong>PENSACOLA, FL –</strong> The Pensacola Bushwackers are back for Bushwackers Night presented by White Smiles General Dentistry as they host the Fayetteville Marksmen to finish off the weekend series. </p>



<p class=""><strong>Doors</strong>: 6 p.m. CT |&nbsp;<strong>Puck Drop</strong>: 7:05 p.m. CT</p>



<p class=""><strong>Watch</strong>: FloHockey</p>



<p class=""><strong>Listen</strong>: Fox 101.1 The Fan</p>



<p class=""><strong>Tickets</strong>: <a href="https://icefly.co/3T3S69t" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">https://icefly.co/3T3S69t</a></p>



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<p class=""><strong>Ice Flyers Record</strong>: 20-20-1-2 (43 points, 7th)</p>



<p class=""><strong>Ice Flyers’ Last Game</strong>: 5-4 OT win over the Fayetteville Marksmen on Friday, March 1. </p>



<p class=""><strong>Fayetteville Marksmen Record</strong>: 25-14-5-0 (55 points, 4th)</p>



<p class=""><strong>Fayetteville Marksmen’s Last Game</strong>: 5-4 OT loss to the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Friday, March 1. </p>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICE FLYERS FOUNDATION’S 50/50 WEEKEND JACKPOT</strong></h5>



<p class="">It’s your chance to win big with the Ice Flyers Foundation’s 50/50 Weekend Jackpot! The lucky winner will be announced during the game tonight, on social media and at <a href="http://iceflyersfoundation.org/">iceflyersfoundation.org</a>. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join in the fun and have a shot at a fantastic prize!</p>



<p class="">Purchase raffle tickets:&nbsp;<a href="http://iff5050.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iff5050.org</a></p>



<p class="">50/50 Weekend Benefactor –&nbsp;Canine Companions</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>GAME RAFFLES</strong></h5>



<p class=""><strong>Game Raffles –</strong> Fans can purchase Shirt-Off-His-Back Raffle and Fan Raffle tickets at the Coca-Cola Concierge located above section 111. #17 Andy Willis’ jersey will be up for grabs in the Shirt-Off-His-Back Raffle with a team signed jersey being the night’s fan raffle prize.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">jERSEY aUCTIONS</h5>



<p class=""><strong>Live Auction &#8211; </strong>Immediately after the game in sections 103 and 104! </p>



<p class=""><strong>Online Auction </strong>&#8211; Bid on game worn jerseys now until Sunday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. Fans can bid on jerseys <strong><a href="https://fans.winwithdash.com/auction/65df9073a43d910008b57386" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="HERE">HERE</a></strong>. </p>



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