Pensacola Falls 2-1, But Bushwackers Rebrand Night Attracts 5,500-Plus Fans At Bay Center
By Bill VilonaIce Flyers Correspondent For two and a half periods, the right mix remained in place on Bushwackers Night. But the final topping was missing. Knoxville’s Dean Balsamo, the league’s fourth-leading scorer, produced a pair of goals in a three-minute span and the Ice Bears held on for a 2-1 victory against the Pensacola […]
Ice Flyers Score Big With Their One-Game Rebrand Into Pensacola Bushwackers
By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The reaction has been emphatic. People have gone bonkers over the Bushwackers. While there was no way to envision the response, the Ice Flyers quickly learned this week their one-night-only rebrand into the Pensacola Bushwackers for Saturday night’s 7:05 p.m. home game against the Knoxville Ice Bears has generated […]
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 End Long Day With Comeback Shootout Win Against Bulls
The Ice Flyers endured on Sunday their longest and most bizarre game of the season. But they finished with satisfaction. Playing for the only time in the past eight days, then dealing with two lengthy delays caused by arena issues, the Ice Flyers got a tying goal midway through the third period, missed on a […]
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, […]
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 […]
