The Macon Mayhem defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers 4-2 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in front of 5,994 fans on Opening Night at The Hangar in Pensacola. Jack Suchy scored the first goal on home ice this season for the Pensacola Ice Flyers, but Macon answered with two third-period goals to secure the victory.
The Pensacola Ice Flyers outshot the Macon Mayhem 13-7 in the first period, but neither team scored during the opening 20 minutes. Rico DiMatteo made 18 saves for Pensacola, while Ryan Helliwell recorded two assists. Pensacola also held the shot advantage in the second and third periods.
Four Goals Arrive in the Second Period
Mason Hoehn opened the scoring for the Macon Mayhem at 1:36 of the second period, with Allison providing the assist. Suchy tied the game at 9:09 with a power-play goal assisted by Helliwell and Tyler Carpenter. The goal marked Suchy’s first on home ice this season for the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Philippe Caron put Macon back in front at 11:37 with an unassisted goal. Alex Dameski tied the game again at 16:02, assisted by Helliwell, sending the teams into the third period tied 2-2. Pensacola outshot Macon 12-6 in the second period.
Macon Scores Twice in the Third
Matt Carlson gave the Macon Mayhem a 3-2 lead at 2:05 of the third period, with Krupinski recording the assist. Savva Smirnov extended the advantage to 4-2 on a power play at 8:58, assisted by Liu and Hoehn. The Macon Mayhem held on despite being outshot 10-9 in the final period.
The Pensacola Ice Flyers will visit the Huntsville Havoc on Oct. 23. Pensacola will return to The Hangar on Oct. 24 to face Huntsville for Small Dog Race Night.
FSB Take
The Pensacola Ice Flyers generated a shot advantage in all three periods but could not turn that pressure into an Opening Night win. Suchy scored Pensacola’s first home goal of the season, Helliwell contributed two assists and Dameski also scored. Macon’s two third-period goals decided the 4-2 result.
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