Ice Flyers Future Service Dog With Canine Companions Enters Professional Training
(Pensacola, FL) – A week before Christmas in 2021, the Ice Flyers brought in a new addition to their team. This addition didn’t come with skates but instead came with fluffy ears and a calm demeanor. The future service dog, Ranger, instantly became a locker room presence and staple at the Pensacola Bay Center during […]
Ice Flyers Equipment Manager Jim Chesnut Reflects on His Career
“Have you ever seen a horse in the locker room?” After a pause and a brief chuckle, Ice Flyers Equipment Manager Jim Chesnut’s divulged the remainder of one of his fondest memories while working in professional hockey. Chesnut has been a regular fixture alongside Rod Aldoff on the Ice Flyers bench. The veteran equipment manager […]
Pensacola Ice Flyers Announce 2023-24 Protected List
(Pensacola, FL) – The Pensacola Ice Flyers have completed their first step in preparing their roster for 2023-24, announcing and submitting their 13-man protected list to the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Office. By rule, players that are protected are unable to be signed by any other SPHL teams, while players who are not protected […]
Ice Flyers Continue Charitable Commitment With “Connecting The Pieces” Gala
(Pensacola, FL) – The Ice Flyers season has unfortunately come to an end, but the charitable commitment that the organization has made to the community carries on with the Connecting the Pieces Gala benefitting Autism Pensacola on Thursday, April 27. The Connecting the Pieces Gala serves as the major fundraiser for Autism Pensacola’s resources, programs, […]
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 […]
Game Notes: Playoff Game 1
The 2023 playoffs take off in Pensacola, with the Ice Flyers hosting the Peoria Rivermen for Game 1 of a three-game set. The Rivermen clinched their 5th William B. Coffey Trophy, taking the regular season title with 82 points on a 39-14-4 record. Wins 38 and 39 came against the Ice Flyers in the final […]
Game Preview: Playoff Game 1
The Pensacola Ice Flyers are in the playoffs once again and are scheduled to take on the defending 2022 SPHL Champion Peoria Rivermen on Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. WHITE OUT THE HANGAR Round 1 Game 1 of the 2023 SPHL Playoffs is this Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at […]
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 […]
