Marksmen Downed by Ice Flyers Third Period Surge
Published on January 31, 2026 under SPHL (SPHL)
Fayetteville Marksmen News Release
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, fell 4-3 to the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Saturday night.
Sam Dabrowski potted home a backdoor feed from Sam Anzai and Kyler Head 6:12 into the first period, putting the Marksmen up 1-0. Ethan Price answered back at 9:11, with Mike Moran and Laudon Poellinger grabbing the assists, evening the score 1-1 to round out the first period.
Late into the second period, Marcus Fechko was left alone in the slot, regaining the lead at 18:09, assisted by Kyler Head to make it 2-1.
Mike Moran found the back of the net 2:11 into the final frame, set up by Shane Bull and Nicholas Aromatario, evening the score 2-2. Zack Bross put the Ice Flyers in front, set up by Laudon Poellinger and Shane Bull at 8:10, making it 3-2. Tim Faulkner would extend the lead at 12:31, making it 4-2. Trey Fechko struck with a power play tally at 13:07 off of a dish from Marcus Fechko and John Moncovich, securing the 4-3 final.
The Marksmen return home on Friday, Feb. 6 for Mardi Gras Night as they're set to take on the Birmingham Bulls. Puck drop from the Crown Coliseum is set for 7 p.m. EST. Tickets can be purchased here: https://marksmenhockey.com/tickets/single-game/
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