GAME RECAP: MACON MAYHEM 4, ICE FLYERS 2 – OCT. 17, 2026
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Pensacola Ice Flyers hosted the Macon Mayhem for Opening Night at The Hangar in front of a crowd of 5,994 on Saturday.
Jack Suchy scored the first goal on home ice this season, and Ryan Helliwell recorded 2 assists for the Ice Flyers. Rico DiMatteo made 18 saves.
The Ice Flyers outshot the Mayhem 13-7 in the first period but could not find the back of the net. Both teams remained scoreless through 20.
Macon opened the scoring early in the second period. Mason Hoehn gave the Mayhem a 1-0 lead at 01:36.
Jack Suchy’s power-play goal, assisted by Ryan Helliwell and Tyler Carpenter, at 09:09 of the second period evened up the score.
However, the Mayhem answered with a goal of their own. Philippe Caron scored unassisted at 11:37 of the second period to put Macon back in the lead.
Alex Dameski, assisted by Helliwell, evened the score back up at 16:02 of the second period off a wrist shot short side.
The Mayhem opened the third period scoring. Matt Carlson put Macon back in the lead for the third time of the night. Savva Smirnov extended Macon’s lead on a powerplay, giving the Mayhem a 4-2 lead.
Despite a late push, Pensacola could not overcome the deficit. They look to bounce back against the Huntsville Havoc next week.
The Ice Flyers’ next game is on the road against the Havoc on Oct. 23. The team returns home to face the Havoc for Small Dog Race Night on Oct. 24.
Scoring Summary
First Period
MAC 0, PEN 0
Shots on goal: MAC 7, PEN 13
Second Period
MAC 2, PEN 2
01:36 Mason Hoehn – Allison
09:09 Jack Suchy – Helliwell, Carpenter
11:37 Philippe Caron
16:02 Alex Dameski – Helliwell
Shots on goal: MAC 6, PEN 12
Third Period
MAC 4, PEN 2
02:05 Matt Carlson – Krupinski
8:58 Savva Smirnov – Liu, Hoehn
Shots on goal: MAC 9, PEN 10
