
The Pensacola Ice Flyers were formed in the summer of 2009, succeeding the Ice Pilots who were a part of the ECHL since 1996. They began playing hockey at the Pensacola Bay Center in the 2009-10 season as a member team of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). Since then, the Ice Flyers have grown to become one of the premier teams in the league with multiple championships, high attendance numbers and a significant community impact.