Ice Flyers Third Period Lead Evaporates Into Deflating OT Loss Against Roanoke
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent The Ice Flyers gained a point Friday, but left with an empty feeling. They carried a 2-0 lead into the third period, but gave up a power play goal in the first five minutes, then had Roanoke tie the game with 1:14 left and the Rail Yard Dawgs followed with […]
Ice Flyers Finish Best Weekend With Series Win Against Marksmen, Gain In Standings
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent In summoning a resolve and determined effort, the Ice Flyers just celebrated their best weekend of the season. They answered three times Sunday with tying goals, then took over the third period for a 6-3 win against the Fayetteville Marksmen to win the three-game series, gain five points, and […]
Amid Near Sellout Crowd, Ice Flyers Rout Fayetteville For Best Home Win Of Season
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – The customary center-ice salute the Ice Flyers provide their loyal fans extended into a post-game, victory lap of thanks. On a Saturday night when the arena was nearly filled, a hat trick was produced, fists were flying and goaltenders were fighting, the Ice Flyers were able […]
Recap: Marksmen 4, Ice Flyers 3 – SO
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Despite facing a 3-1 deficit heading into the final frame, the Ice Flyers mounted an impressive comeback to force overtime, though ultimately fell short in a 9-round shootout Friday night. Alex Wilkins opened the scoring for Fayetteville, but the Ice Flyers evened the score when Matt Wiesner benefited from an unusual bounce […]
Ice Flyers Rally In Final Period Falls Short In Weekend Series Loss To Macon
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Coresspondant A weekend that began Friday for the Ice Flyers with such promise unfortunately ended with familiar frustration. For the second straight night, the Macon Mayhem seized control of the game in the second period and Sunday held on for a 3-2 win against the Ice Flyers at the Pensacola […]
Ice Flyers Struggling Start Leads Into 4-3 Loss Against Birmingham In Front Of Big Crowd
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent The margin for error with this Ice Flyers team offers little wiggle room. The first 12 minutes of Friday’s 4-3 loss against the Birmingham Bulls again reinforced the importance. After following behind 4-1 in that opening period stretch, the Ice Flyers (6-17, plus 3 OT losses) turned things around and […]
Ice Flyers Set A Single-Game Attendance Record In Saturday’s Loss To Peoria
By Bill Vilona, IceFlyers.com Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers didn’t want Peoria jumping to a quick lead, or the Rivermen making the game chippy enough to bring constant retaliation. Both happened Saturday night as the Rivermen scored three goals on their first five shots, then forced the Ice Flyers into third period full […]
Wilson’s OT Goal Gives Ice Flyers Rewarding Win Against Mayhem
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Corespondent Houston, we have a winner. After all that happened, the Ice Flyers had an ending they could savor. Just 28 seconds into overtime, Houston Wilson broke free on a breakaway off the boards, made a deke, a fake and let the puck just slide underneath the goaltender to give […]
Ice Flyers Delight Big Crowd With Thrilling Win Against First-Place Havoc
By Bill Vilona IceFlyers.com Correspondent PENSACOLA, FLA. – The team’s pregame message was about the loyalty Ice Flyers’ fans have shown through this difficult start to the season. The players then delivered a sought-after Christmas present, making everyone feel warm and joyful. After Shane Bull produced a go-ahead goal with 2:15 remaining, the Ice Flyers […]
Recap: Mayhem 2, Ice Flyers 1
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Despite a barrage of shots and an energetic crowd, the Ice Flyers fell to the visiting Macon Mayhem in a tight 2-1 contest on Friday night. Here’s a quick recap of how the game unfolded: 1st Period The first period was dominated by the Mayhem, with Trent Grimshaw opening the scoring with […]
