The Pensacola Ice Flyers re-signed forward Porter Schachle for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-4 forward returns to Pensacola after playing for the Ice Flyers during the 2025-26 campaign. The upcoming season will be Schachle’s second with the team.
A native of Wasilla, Alaska, Schachle brings size, physicality and versatility to the Pensacola Ice Flyers’ forward group. He gained SPHL experience during his first season with the organization while becoming familiar with the team and its style of play. Schachle’s return gives the Ice Flyers a forward with an established connection to the organization.
Jeremy Gates welcomes Schachle’s return
Pensacola Ice Flyers Head Coach Jeremy Gates said Schachle’s understanding of the team’s expectations is valuable entering the new season. Gates also cited the forward’s size and competitiveness as important qualities for the lineup. Schachle’s ability to use his size throughout games remains a central part of his role with the Ice Flyers.
“We’re excited to have Porter back in Pensacola,” Gates said. “He’s a big, versatile forward who brings a lot of size and competitiveness to our lineup. Porter has a strong understanding of what we expect here, and we like the way he competes and uses his size throughout the game. Having that familiarity with our organization is valuable, and we’re looking forward to seeing him continue to grow his game and make an impact for us this season.”
Schachle enters second season with Ice Flyers
Schachle will begin his second season with the Pensacola Ice Flyers in 2026-27. His first season with the team gave him experience in the SPHL and familiarity with the organization. He will look to continue developing his game while providing size and a physical presence for Pensacola.
Schachle said he enjoyed his first season with the Ice Flyers and is eager to return to work. He also said he is prepared to contribute in whatever way he can as the team pursues a championship. His return keeps a familiar forward in the Pensacola lineup for the upcoming season.
“I’m excited to be back in Pensacola,” Schachle said. “I really enjoyed my time with the Ice Flyers last season, and I’m looking forward to getting back to work. We have a great group coming back, and I’m ready to do whatever I can to help this team compete for a championship.”
FSB Take
The Pensacola Ice Flyers are bringing back a 6-foot-4 forward with one season of SPHL experience in the organization. Schachle’s return gives the team familiarity in its forward group for the 2026-27 season. His size, competitiveness and versatility will remain key parts of the role he seeks to build in his second season with Pensacola.
Source: Original report