In Pictures: Fife Flyers fans flock to ice rink as ice hockey returns

Editor, Fife Free Press

Published 27th Aug 2024, 09:45 GMT

Ice hockey is back – and fans flocked to Fife Ice Arena to see a new look Fife Flyers team skate for the first time.

Sunday’s pre-season challenge game brought Dundee Stars to town and fans enjoyed a great game of hockey ahead of the real thing when the Challenge Cup gets underway next month.

Flyers’ photographer Derek Young captured just some of the faces rinkside for this fabulous gallery.

On Saturday, Flyers host touring team the University of Quebec-Trois-Rivieres – tickets details here.

The first game of the season has been eagerly awaited by all fans

1. Ice hockey is back

The first game of the season has been eagerly awaited by all fans Photo: Derek Young

There was much to enjoy as Flyers took the ice in Kirkcaldy for the first time since the summer recess.

2. Ice hockey is back

There was much to enjoy as Flyers took the ice in Kirkcaldy for the first time since the summer recess. Photo: Derek Young

As the PA experienced some gremlins, the fans took over and were in fine voice.

3. Ice hockey is back

As the PA experienced some gremlins, the fans took over and were in fine voice. Photo: Derek Young

The general consensus was that Tom Coolen has built another fast skating, entertaining team

4. Ice hockey is back

The general consensus was that Tom Coolen has built another fast skating, entertaining team Photo: Derek Young

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