Ice Flyers Delight Record Crowd With Big Win To End Losing Streak
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent Fueled by another record-setting crowd, the vibe was evident before the game-opening faceoff. And the Ice Flyers matched it with a special performance. Just as another attendance mark was shattered, so was a seven-game losing streak in a big way as the Ice Flyers rolled past the Roanoke Rail […]
Game Notes: Wiener Dog Race Night
The Ice Flyers are seeking to readjust after a difficult start to 2024 game play. Head Coach Gary Graham stressed the importance of sticking to the game plan and team accountability moving forward in last night’s press conference. Tonight’s game presents the opportunity to set things right in the second matchup of the weekend against […]
Mistakes, Misfortune Continue As Ice Flyers Endure 5-2 Loss Against Roanoke
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers had their four-week slide hit a new low. In a game that highlighted the team’s current woes, the Ice Flyers were buried by a five-goal deficit after two periods and the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs breezed to a 5-2 win Friday night, which became Pensacola’s seventh […]
Game Notes: Hockey Night in Pensacola
Tonight’s matchup against the 4th ranked Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs marks only the third time these two teams have met this regular season. With the Rail Yard Dawgs coming off their 5th consecutive win, it will be a hard fought battle for the Ice Flyers who are hoping to get things on the right track […]
Ice Flyers Struggle With Scoring Chances, Fall 2-1 Against Peoria
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers.Com Correspondent The Ice Flyers didn’t lack for opportunities in Thursday’s game against Peoria. But they left with another frustrated feeling. The Ice Flyers failed on six power play chances, including a 5-on-3 situation in the second period, then couldn’t answer in the final 10 minutes after a go-ahead goal led […]
Game Notes: Hometown Heroes Night
Tonight, the Ice Flyers will face off against the 3rd ranked team in the SPHL, the Peoria Rivermen, in their 25th game of the season. This home game promises to be an exciting clash as the 5th ranked Ice Flyers will be looking to make up ground in the standings. In addition to the on-ice […]
Ice Flyers Have Franchise Record Crowd Saturday, But Unable To Hold Off Bulls
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers.Com Correspondent The Ice Flyers set a record crowd Saturday night and created an unprecedented holiday weekend setting. What missed, however, was a celebratory outcome in the game. The Birmingham Bulls scored a trio of power play goals, including twice with just two seconds remaining in the man advantage, and produced […]
Game Notes: Military Appreciation Night
The Ice Flyers are gearing up for the final game of their 3-game series against the formidable Birmingham Bulls. Following two recent unsuccessful bids to victory, the team is determined to turn the tide in their favor in tonight’s game. Tonight marks the first of three Military Appreciation Nights. These special nights are proudly sponsored […]
Amid Big Crowd, Late-Game Misfortune Sinks Ice Flyers In First Home Loss
By Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers.Com Correspondent A quick breakdown and bad ricochet off the boards led into the Ice Flyers first home ice loss. First-place Birmingham seized upon a mistake, had center Brendan Soucie pounce on a bounce for a go-ahead goal with 6:23 remaining and the Bulls thwarted any space for a tying opportunity […]
Game Notes: Youth Jersey Giveaway Night
The Ice Flyers are gearing up to return to the Hangar tonight for a thrilling face-off against the Birmingham Bulls. This marks the start of a three-game series this week, promising an exciting contest for hockey fans. The two teams have had a competitive history this season, with this being their sixth encounter on the […]
