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The '''Pensacola Ice Pilots''' are a minor league [[ice hockey]] team located in [[Pensacola, Florida]]. The team is owned by Henley Sports, Inc., headed by Mario Forgione, and was previously affiliated with the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] until [[July 10]] [[2006]]. Three weeks later, on [[July 31]] [[2006]], the team announced a new affiliation with the [[New York Islanders]] and its [[American Hockey League|AHL]] partner, the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]].
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The '''Pensacola Ice Pilots''' are a defunct minor league [[Wikipedia:ice hockey|ice hockey]] team in [[Pensacola, Florida]].
  
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The team announced on [[March 26]], [[2007]] that [[Escambia County]] had agreed to release them from the final year of their lease in the [[Pensacola Civic Center]], and as such that the team would not return for the 2007-08 season. After renewed negotiations, an agreement was reached on [[April 12]], [[2007]] to keep the team in Pensacola for at least next season.  Negotiations for a longer-term deal are reportedly underway.
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The Ice Pilots were formerly the [[Wikipedia:Nashville Knights|Nashville Knights]] but moved to Pensacola following the 1995-1996 season. The team was owned by Henley Sports, Inc., headed by [[Mario Forgione]], and was previously affiliated with the [[Wikipedia:Toronto Maple Leafs|Toronto Maple Leafs]] until [[July 10]], [[2006]]. Three weeks later, on [[July 31]] [[2006]], the team announced a new affiliation with the [[Wikipedia:New York Islanders|New York Islanders]] and its [[Wikipedia:American Hockey League|AHL]] partner, the [[Wikipedia:Bridgeport Sound Tigers|Bridgeport Sound Tigers]].  
  
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The home of the Pensacola Ice Pilots is the [[Pensacola Civic Center]], which is referred to as "The Hangar", and has a capacity of 8,150.
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The home of the Pensacola Ice Pilots was the [[Pensacola Civic Center]], which is referred to as "The Hangar", and has a capacity of 8,150.
  
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The Ice Pilots were formerly the [[Nashville Knights]] but moved to Pensacola following the 1995-1996 season.
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The team announced on [[March 26]], [[2007]] that [[Escambia County]] had agreed to release them from the final year of their lease in the [[Pensacola Civic Center]], and as such that the team would not return for the 2007-08 season.  After renewed negotiations, an agreement was reached on [[April 12]], [[2007]] to keep the team in Pensacola for at least next season.  Negotiations for a longer-term deal were reportedly underway.
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On [[June 23]], [[2008]], the ECHL terminated the Ice Pilots' membership in the league, citing the owners' decision not to field a team for the 2008-09 season as grounds for termination. Team management was reportedly investigating the possibility of joining a less expensive league, like the CHS or the SPHL.<ref>"Hockey comes to a halt in Pensacola." ''Pensacola News Journal'', June 24, 2008.</ref>
  
 
==Notable achievements==
 
==Notable achievements==
 
* The 1997-1998 Ice Pilots finished the season with a record of 36-24-10 and won the ECHL Southern Conference championship.
 
* The 1997-1998 Ice Pilots finished the season with a record of 36-24-10 and won the ECHL Southern Conference championship.
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* Forward [[Glen Metropolit]] went on to play in the [[National Hockey League]] for the [[Washington Capitals]].  He is currently with the [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]].
 
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* Forward Ryan Craig played 5 games with the Ice Pilots before going on to play for the [[National Hockey League|NHL]] ([[Tampa Bay Lightning]]).
 
 
* The 2004-2005 Pensacola Ice Pilots won the Brabham Cup for the most points overall in the league during the regular season.
 
* The 2004-2005 Pensacola Ice Pilots won the Brabham Cup for the most points overall in the league during the regular season.
 
* Former Head Coach Dave Farrish is now the Assistant Coach of the [[Anaheim Ducks]] in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]].
 
* Former Head Coach Dave Farrish is now the Assistant Coach of the [[Anaheim Ducks]] in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]].
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* Forward Ned Cod retired from the Pilots in 1998 saying, "I can't do it anymore, I just can't play in
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* The Pensacola Ice Pilots Hall of Fame was created in 2005 with two players, number 13 [[Chad Quenneville]] and number 22 [[Shane Calder]].
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this stupid, pointless, boring game anymore."
 
  
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==Hall of Fame==
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Before the termination of their ECHL membership, the Ice Pilots had a run of bad performances. Their 2007-08 season finished 19-44-4-5, with only 47 points scored &mdash; the worst in the league. It was still better than their previous season, which finished 20-46-2-4 with only 46 points scored.
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The Pensacola Ice Pilots Hall of Fame was created in 2005 with two players, number 13 [[Chad Quenneville]] and number 22 [[Shane Calder]].
 
  
 
==Coaches==
 
==Coaches==
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* [[George Dupont]] (2006; over two seasons)
 
* [[George Dupont]] (2006; over two seasons)
 
* [[Joe Clark (hockey coach)|Joe Clark]] (2006-2007)
 
* [[Joe Clark (hockey coach)|Joe Clark]] (2006-2007)
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* [[John Marks]] (2007-2008)
  
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==Current roster==
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==2007/08 roster==
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{| width="300" style="text-align:left;"
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|+'''Defensive'''
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|-
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! # !! Name !! Position
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|-
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| 2 || J. R. Bria || D
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|-
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| 5 || Steve Marr || D
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|-
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| 8 || Phil Youngclaus || D
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|-
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| 12 || J. C. Sawyer || D
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|-
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| 14 || Adam Meyer || D
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|-
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| 33 || Cam Ellsworth || G
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|-
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| 35 || Mike Brodeur || G
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|}
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{| width="300" style="text-align:left;"
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|+'''Forwards'''
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|-
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! # !! Name !! Position
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|-
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| 4 || Jason Bloomingburg || F
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|-
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| 9 || Matt Rogers || F
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|-
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| 10 || Bryan Esner || F
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|-
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| 11 || Mathieu Roy || F
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|-
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| 16 || Adam Hobson || F
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|-
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| 17 || Patrick Bordeleau || F
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|-
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| 18 || Peter Rouleau || F
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|-
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| 24 || Michael Cohen || F
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|-
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| 37 || Brian Pouliot || F
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|-
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| 42 || Michael Mullin || F
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|}
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==Former players==
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* Forward [[Glen Metropolit]] went on to play in the [[Wikipedia:National Hockey League|National Hockey League]] for the [[Wikipedia:Washington Capitals|Washington Capitals]], the [[Wikipedia:St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]]. Boston Bruins, and currently with the Montreal Canadians.
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* Forward Ryan Craig played 5 games with the Ice Pilots before going on to play for the NHL ([[Wikipedia:Tampa Bay Lightning|Tampa Bay Lightning]]).
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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* [http://www.allsports.com/echl/icepilots/index.html Pensacola Ice Pilots Booster Club]
 
* [http://www.allsports.com/echl/icepilots/index.html Pensacola Ice Pilots Booster Club]
 
* [http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Arena/9775/ Pilot Pride: An Unofficial Fan Site]
 
* [http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Arena/9775/ Pilot Pride: An Unofficial Fan Site]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECHL ECHL info site]
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
  
 
[[Category:Sports teams]]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 24 May 2013

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The Pensacola Ice Pilots are a defunct minor league ice hockey team in Pensacola, Florida.

The Ice Pilots were formerly the Nashville Knights but moved to Pensacola following the 1995-1996 season. The team was owned by Henley Sports, Inc., headed by Mario Forgione, and was previously affiliated with the Toronto Maple Leafs until July 10, 2006. Three weeks later, on July 31 2006, the team announced a new affiliation with the New York Islanders and its AHL partner, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

The home of the Pensacola Ice Pilots was the Pensacola Civic Center, which is referred to as "The Hangar", and has a capacity of 8,150.

The team announced on March 26, 2007 that Escambia County had agreed to release them from the final year of their lease in the Pensacola Civic Center, and as such that the team would not return for the 2007-08 season. After renewed negotiations, an agreement was reached on April 12, 2007 to keep the team in Pensacola for at least next season. Negotiations for a longer-term deal were reportedly underway.

On June 23, 2008, the ECHL terminated the Ice Pilots' membership in the league, citing the owners' decision not to field a team for the 2008-09 season as grounds for termination. Team management was reportedly investigating the possibility of joining a less expensive league, like the CHS or the SPHL.[1]

Notable achievements[edit]

  • The 1997-1998 Ice Pilots finished the season with a record of 36-24-10 and won the ECHL Southern Conference championship.
  • The 2004-2005 Pensacola Ice Pilots won the Brabham Cup for the most points overall in the league during the regular season.
  • Former Head Coach Dave Farrish is now the Assistant Coach of the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL.
  • The Pensacola Ice Pilots Hall of Fame was created in 2005 with two players, number 13 Chad Quenneville and number 22 Shane Calder.

Before the termination of their ECHL membership, the Ice Pilots had a run of bad performances. Their 2007-08 season finished 19-44-4-5, with only 47 points scored — the worst in the league. It was still better than their previous season, which finished 20-46-2-4 with only 46 points scored.

Coaches[edit]

2007/08 roster[edit]

Defensive
# Name Position
2 J. R. Bria D
5 Steve Marr D
8 Phil Youngclaus D
12 J. C. Sawyer D
14 Adam Meyer D
33 Cam Ellsworth G
35 Mike Brodeur G
Forwards
# Name Position
4 Jason Bloomingburg F
9 Matt Rogers F
10 Bryan Esner F
11 Mathieu Roy F
16 Adam Hobson F
17 Patrick Bordeleau F
18 Peter Rouleau F
24 Michael Cohen F
37 Brian Pouliot F
42 Michael Mullin F

Former players[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Hockey comes to a halt in Pensacola." Pensacola News Journal, June 24, 2008.
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