Weiland Parrish and Malik Johnson Named Assistant Captains
(Pensacola, FL) – The Pensacola Ice Flyers Announced today that forwards Weiland Parrish and Malik Johnson have been appointed as assistant captains. Malik and Weiland are good picks. they are veteran players that are good people that lead by example on and off the ice. they give garrett and the rest of our team extra […]
In Pumping Up Volume Of Fan Experience, Ice Flyers Have Seen Attendance Surge
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent During an Ice Flyers weekend home game earlier this season, team owner Greg Harris looked around the Pensacola Bay Center that night in amazement. Nearly every seat in the arena’s lower bowl and floor level along the ice was filled. The crowd of 5,187 who watched the Ice Flyers […]
Ice Flyers Bounce Back With OT Win On Big Brothers Big Sisters Night
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent There have been some moments this season when Jay Powell has tested the patience of Ice Flyers coach Rod Aldoff. But when it mattered most Saturday, Aldoff had great reason to sing his praises. Powell, 25, a towering, 6-foot-7 defenseman from Nashville, buried a perfect wrist shot with 2:46 […]
Ice Flyers Look For Quick Turnaround After Friday Loss On Teddy Bear Toss Night
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The hail of teddy bears from all directions provided the Ice Flyers a momentary surge, following a rough start and three-goal deficit in Friday’s game against the Huntsville Havoc. But it couldn’t be sustained. After battling back and trailing 3-2 at the first intermission, the Ice Flyers lapsed again […]
A Memorable Star Wars Night Ends With 2-0 Win Against Rail Yard Dawgs
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent An early-season surge of attendance gave the Ice Flyers an opportunity Saturday to turn their home ice into a festive, special force on Star Wars Night. They made it happen in multiple ways. A memory was created with a crowd of 5,187, many of whom wore Star Wars costumes, […]
Ice Flyers and Cox Communications Announce Partnership to Air on Yurview
Pensacola, FL. – The Pensacola Ice Flyers and Cox Communications have partnered to bring Ice Flyers hockey to Yurview for the remainder of their 2022-23 Season. The new partnership will allow Cox customers the opportunity to watch each of the remaining 25 home games from the comfort of their living rooms. “It’s an exciting step for […]
Ice Flyers, Pensacola Hockey Fans Mourn Loss Of Beloved Dan Buccella
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Dan Buccella played hockey with a natural fury, which quickly changed into a welcoming personality off the ice whenever meeting someone. “His care for everyone around him is what stood out,” said Pensacola Ice Flyers owner Greg Harris. “No matter who you were, whether a teammate, a rookie, a fan, […]
Ice Flyers Hard Effort Brings Treats, Win Against Havoc on Halloween-Theme Night
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent On their Halloween-theme night, the Ice Flyers became The Avengers. The Ice Flyers took leads four times, had five different players score goals, played physical and produced a 5-3 win against the Huntsville Havoc before an festive crowd of 3.759 at the Pensacola Bay Center – many of whom […]
Ice Flyers bounce Back To End Opening Weekend With Win Against Macon
By Bill VilonaIce Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers second game of their season-opening weekend evolved far differently Saturday night. All in a good way for them. After answering challenges, beginning with a first puck-drop fight, the Ice Flyers got a sealing goal with five minutes remaining for a 5-3 win against the Macon Mayhem at […]
Mistakes Prove Costly In Ice Flyers’ Season-Opening Loss
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent A lengthy team meeting followed the Ice Flyers season-opening, 6-4 loss Thursday night against the Huntsville Havoc at the Pensacola Bay Center. But the assessment was quick to the point. “We just made way too many mistakes,” said Ice Flyers coach Rod Aldoff. “We played hard, but we didn’t […]
