Ice Flyers Assistant Coach Justin Stevens Accepts ECHL Opportunity with Reading Royals
PENSACOLA, FLA – The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today that Assistant Coach Justin Stevens has accepted an assistant coaching position with the ECHL’s Reading Royals, continuing his coaching career at the next level after a successful season behind the Ice Flyers bench. Stevens joined the Ice Flyers ahead of the 2025-26 season and quickly became an […]
The Man Behind the Room: Jim Chesnut Retires After Nearly 30 Years in Professional Hockey
PENSACOLA, FLA – After more than a quarter century behind professional hockey benches, Pensacola Ice Flyers Equipment Manager Jim Chesnut is stepping away from the game he committed his life to after 1,600 professional games. He leaves on the highest note of his career. This spring the SPHL named Chesnut its 2025-26 Equipment Manager of the […]
Ice Flyers Announce Protected List for 2026-27 Season
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Pensacola Ice Flyers have officially submitted their protected list for the upcoming 2026-27 SPHL season, securing the rights to a strong core of returning talent as preparations begin for another year in the Hangar. Forwards protected by Pensacola include Tyler Burnie, Matt Allen, Tyler German, Andrew Poulias, Andrew Kurapov, Jack Suchy, […]
Sam Rhodes Named SPHL Co-Rookie Of The Year
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 24, 2026) – The SPHL on Friday announced that Sam Rhodes of the Pensacola Ice Flyers and Khaden Henry of the Macon Mayhem have been selected as the SPHL Co-Rookies of the Year in a vote of team coaches and staff. Rhodes led all rookies in points (38) and power play goals (six […]
Cooper Jones Named to All-SPHL Second Team
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Pensacola Ice Flyers defenseman Cooper Jones has been named to the All-SPHL Second Team following a standout 2025–26 season. Jones appeared in 48 games for Pensacola, recording 9 goals and 21 assists for 30 points. He ranked 3rd among all SPHL defensemen in scoring and was a key contributor on both ends […]
Rhodes Named to SPHL All-Rookie Team
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Pensacola Ice Flyers forward Sam Rhodes has been named to the SPHL All-Rookie Team following a strong debut season. Rhodes skated in all 58 games for Pensacola, recording 24 goals and 14 assists for 38 points. He led Ice Flyers rookies in scoring and made an immediate impact offensively, adding 6 power-play […]
Jim Chesnutt Named Equipment Manager of the Year
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The SPHL on Thursday announced that Jim Chesnut of the Pensacola Ice Flyers has been named the 2025-2026 SPHL Equipment Manager of the Year. Chesnut was selected in a vote of the league’s equipment managers and athletic trainers, becoming the first three-time winner of the award. Chesnut began his professional career as […]
📸 Ice Flyers’ Team Photo & Farewell Gathering 4.15.26
Team Photo FRONT ROW (Left-to-Right)#35 Troy Kobryn, #11 Tyler German, #55 Laudon Poellinger, #42 Cooper Jones (A) , Assistant Coach Justin Stevens, Head Coach Jeremy Gates, Owner Greg Harris, Sr. Director of Operations Brenden Arney, #74 Ethan Price (C), #91 Zack Bross (A), #12 Shane Bull, #4 Nicholas Aromatario, #30 Christian Propp BACK ROW (Left-to-Right)Equipment […]
After Playoff Win, Big Crowd, Ice Flyers Seek More Breakthrough In Deciding Game At Evansville
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers.com correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – 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 […]
Recap: Thunderbolts 1, Ice Flyers 3 – April 10, 2026
PENSACOLA, FLA. – In front of a Whiteout crowd at the Hangar, the Pensacola Ice Flyers delivered when it mattered most, defeating the Evansville Thunderbolts to even their best-of-three playoff series at one game apiece. Facing elimination following a 4–1 loss in Game 1, the Ice Flyers came out with urgency and energy from the […]
