For Love Of His Son: Ice Flyers Broadcaster Paul Chestnutt has Special Experience With Special Needs Son
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent When he created a local charity 13 years ago for his special needs son, Matthew, long-time Pensacola sports radio broadcaster Paul Chestnutt was naturally uncertain of its impact. It has led to an experience of a lifetime. The Tampa Bay Lightning learned of his efforts, his love for his […]
Pensacola Ice Flyers Shake Things Up and Rebrand As Bushwackers
(Pensacola, FL.) – The Pensacola Ice Flyers unveiled a new primary and secondary logo, along with a new color scheme and jersey set as part of their upcoming rebrand night promotion on Saturday, March 11. With the help of the Ice Flyers Mascot, Maverick, the team revealed their new identity Monday afternoon: The Pensacola Bushwackers. […]
Ice Flyers Thrill Sellout Crowd With Big Win To Complete Showcase Weekend
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers got the sellout crowds they wanted with twin games against Peoria in the annual $5 ticket weekend. And a big win Saturday night to make it complete. In another sparkling moment of this season, the Ice Flyers took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission Saturday, […]
Filled To Brim, 8,049 Watch Ice Flyers In OT Game Friday Against Peoria
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Goaltender Riley Morris burst from the scramble, having the best view and trying to make a convincing case for a disallowed goal. But to no avail. A 3-2 overtime loss against the Peoria Rivermen left the only void in a memorable Friday night in Ice Flyers history. In front […]
Pensacola Ice Flyers Recognized Captain Grow In Military Homecoming
In Front of Sold Out Crowd, Captain Paul Grow Surprises His Daughter With His Return Home The Pensacola Ice Flyers were thrilled and honored to assist Captain Paul Grow of the United States Air Force surprise his daughter, Harley, and reunite with his wife Malinda at the Ice Flyers game on Friday, February 10. Malinda […]
Ice Flyers Attendance Boom A Huge Boost For Local Charities
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent By mid-afternoon Friday, the Ice Flyers celebrated another win without a playing a game. Their annual $5 ticket weekend, set for tonight and Saturday night against the Peoria Rivermen at the Pensacola Bay Center, had reached sellout levels for both games filling the arena’s 8,000-plus seats.This massive response added […]
Special Offer: Scout Night Tickets
We’re excited to have our local scouts join us for Scout Night/Nickelodeon Night ft. Paw Patrol on February 19! All scout members will be able to get $12 tickets for the game. Family and friends will be able to purchase additional tickets for $16. Scouts will also be able to pick up a free Ice […]
Arvanitis Turns Back 41 Shots As Ice Flyers Hold Off Roanoke To Sweep Weekend
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent His first experience with Mardi Gras had Ice Flyers goaltender Brad Arvanitis adorned in beads, meeting fans and making trinket throws to a celebratory, post-game crowd. All this after stopping 41 shots, bearing through the final 90 seconds of a tense, 6-on-4 situation and propelling the Ice Flyers to […]
01/28/23 Game Notes: Mardi Gras Night
The Ice Flyers welcomed the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs to kick off a two-game home series and a two-game road series against the Dawgs. The Rail Yard Dawgs hang in the top of the standings anchored by their premier goal tender, Austyn Roudebush, who tops the league in goals-against average at 2.27 and has 16 […]
Milan’s Big Shot Lifts Ice Flyers To Crowd-Thrilling OT Win Over Roanoke
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Garrett Milan was the star in demand, as he moved from one side to the other near the team’s tunnel entrance, accommodating everyone who wanted an autograph, a photo, or a high-five. The pure joy, poignant scene, occurred just moments after Milan blasted his well-aimed, one-timer, into goal cage […]
