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Rail Yard Dawgs turn tables on Ice Flyers, win 3-2

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PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers hosted Youth Jersey Giveaway Night at the Hangar, facing off against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs for the second night in a row. The first period started the same as the previous night, with Roanoke scoring the lone goal of the opening frame. The Ice Flyers didn’t let that slow them down.

The second period was all Ice Flyers. Cam Gaudette evened the score just three minutes in, and Sam Rhodes took the lead later in the period. However, Roanoke capitalized on a hooking call and found the back of the net with a powerplay goal to tie things up heading into the third.

The game went into overtime, where Roanoke took advantage of another powerplay opportunity after Tyler German was called for high-sticking. Despite the overtime loss, the Ice Flyers came away with 3 out of a possible 4 points against the Rail Yard Dawgs in the two-game series and sit atop the standings with two points over the Evansville Thunderbolts.

The team now has a few days to prepare before taking on the Havoc on December 11 for College Night at the Hangar.

Fans can also bid on the autographed goal pucks from tonight on DASH.

Ice Flyers edge past Roanoke, 3-2

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PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers hosted Rally Foundation Night presented by Florida Blue at the Hangar, and delivered an exciting performance for the fans. The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs scored early with a powerplay goal close to the halfway mark of the first period. That was the only goal of the opening frame, but the Ice Flyers didn’t falter.

The second period was highly contested with some scrums and ended scoreless. A boarding call on Roanoke’s Khristian Acosta put the Ice Flyers on the powerplay that carried over into the third period.

Newly acquired forward Mike Moran scored his first goal in an Ice Flyers uniform with a powerplay goal in the first minute of the final frame. Cooper Jones and Lukas Jirousek capitalized on another powerplay opportunity and scored two goals within 36 seconds of each other, putting the Ice Flyers up 3-1. Roanoke’s Travis Broughman found the back of the net late in the third, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. Ty Taylor made the start tonight and saved 23 of the opposing 25 shots.

The Ice Flyers secured the 3-2 victory on a night dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer and in support of Rally Gulf

 

Ice Flyers double-up Bulls, 4-2

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PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers hosted Blue Angels Night presented by Step One Automotive Buick GMC Pensacola at the Hangar, and delivered an exciting performance for the fans. The Birmingham Bulls scored early in the first period with the lone goal of the opening frame, but the Ice Flyers didn’t falter.

Coming out strong in the second period, the Ice Flyers found the back of the net twice. Lukas Jirousek scored first, followed by Blake Wells scoring the second to make it 2-1 heading into the second intermission.

Shane Bull got an early goal in the third period, and Tyrone Bronte followed up shortly after to extend the lead to 4-1. The Bulls scored their second goal halfway through the third but couldn’t mount a comeback. The Ice Flyers secured the 4-1 victory.

With Ice Flyers match report 

Ice Flyers down Marksmen, 4-1

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ENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers continued their winning ways on Small Dog Race Night presented by Frazier & Deeter, sweeping the weekend series with a 4-1 victory over the Fayetteville Marksmen in front of 5,595 fans at the Hangar.

After a scoreless first period that saw both teams trade chances, Sam Rhodes broke through in the second to give the Ice Flyers a 1-0 lead. Tim Kent evened the score for Fayetteville midway through the frame, but Rhodes answered back late in the period to restore the Ice Flyers’ advantage. Tyler Burnie added another goal before the end of the second, sending Pensacola into the final period with a commanding 3-1 lead.

The intermissions brought their own entertainment as 96 dogs competed in races on the ice, with tons of cute chaos delighting the crowd throughout the night.

The second period featured multiple fights that electrified the crowd and set the tone for the rest of the game. Shane Bull capped off the night with the lone goal of the third period to seal the 4-1 win.

Rico DiMatteo was once again outstanding in net, following up his shutout performance from the previous night with a 31-save effort, stopping all but one of Fayetteville’s 32 shots.

Fans can bid on the autographed goal pucks from this weekend on DASH.

With Ice Flyers match report 

Ice Flyers shut out Fayetteville

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PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers showed out in front of 5,787 fans at Adult Jersey Giveaway Night, dominating the Fayetteville Marksmen with a commanding 4-0 victory at the Hangar.

Blake Wells opened the scoring in the first period with his third goal of the season, followed by Tyler German’s fourth goal to give the Ice Flyers a 2-0 lead. German struck again in the second period, capitalizing on a shorthanded opportunity to extend the advantage to 3-0.

Nicholas Aromatario added his first goal of the season in the third period to seal the 4-0 win.

Rico DiMatteo capped off the night with a stellar performance in net, recording his first professional shutout with 34 saves.

Fans can bid on the autographed goal pucks from tonight’s game on DASH.

The Ice Flyers are back tomorrow night for Small Dog Race Night presented by Frazier & Deeter for game two of the weekend series against the Marksmen. GET TICKETS.

Scoring Summary

First Period

FAY 0, PEN 1

7:41 Blake Wells (3) – Wiesner, Poulias

FAY 0, PEN 2

15:22 Tyler German (4) – Unassisted

Shots on goal: FAY 11, PEN 25

Second Period

FAY 0, PEN 3

7:53 Tyler German (5) – Unassisted

Shots on goal: FAY 9, PEN 13

Third Period

FAY 0, PEN 4

4:24 Nicholas Aromatario (1) – Poulias, Burnie

Shots on goal: FAY 14, PEN 8

Total shots on goal: FAY 34, PEN 36

Ice Flyers trip up Bulls, 3-2

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PENSACOLA, FLA. – On $5 Night driven by Kia Autosport of Pensacola, a sellout crowd of 8,082 fans packed the arena to witness an exciting contest. Birmingham’s Danny Weight struck first early in the opening period, but Shane Bull answered before the horn to send the teams into the first intermission tied 1-1.

Bull took over in the second period, netting two more goals to complete the hat trick and give the Ice Flyers a commanding 3-1 lead. Birmingham’s Doug Scott scored late in the third period to make it close, but the Ice Flyers held on for a 3-2 victory.

Ty Taylor made his Ice Flyers debut in net, turning aside 24 of 26 shots in the winning effort. It was a memorable night as the team celebrated in front of a full capacity crowd at the sold-out $5 Night driven by Kia Autosport of Pensacola.

Fans can bid on Shane Bull’s autographed goal pucks here

The Ice Flyers will travel to face the Birmingham Bulls on Wednesday, October 30, before returning home to host the Macon Mayhem on November 1 for Day of the Dead Night. Fans can get tickets here.

With Ice Flyers match report 

Photos by Diana Lantz-Power