Storm Eowyn: Fife Flyers game off after storm damage to Fife Ice Arena

The team was due to take on Cardiff Devils on Saturday night, but the roof of the Kirkcaldy rink has been damaged by Storm Eowyn.

Pictures posted on social media showed panelling at the rear of the building had been torn off by the extreme winds. As a result, the club has been forced to postpone their Elite League game.

The evening was also Flyers’ Pride night with the team due to wear specially designed jerseys which were then being auctioned off to fans. Representatives from The Hive, Fife’s LGBTQ+ hub were also due to attend.

A short statement from the club said: “Fife Flyers Ice Hockey Club would like to advise that Saturday’s EIHL home game vs The Cardiff Devils has been postponed due to Fife Ice Arena sustaining roof damage during storm Éowyn. All further information regarding ticketing and rescheduling of this game will be released as soon as details have been confirmed with all relevant parties. We thank you for your patience during this time.”

The rink, built in 1938, has said it is now closed “until further notice.” It is home to Flyers as well as a network of junior ice hockey teams, and a place where people have skated and also played curling since the doors first opened in 1938.

It means both of Flyers’ scheduled games fell victim to the red alert weather warning.

Johnny Curran, interim coach, was due to take his side to Braehead Arena in Renfrewshire tonight (Friday) to take on rivals Glasgow Clan.

With police advice not to travel in place, the match was postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, February 5.

Announcing the postponement, Clan said: “This decision has not been made lightly, but the safety of fans, players and staff is our absolute priority. The red weather warning could make it unsafe for fans to travel to Braehead Arena. We know how much supporters were looking forward to this game, but ensuring everyone’s safety must come first.”