Match Report: Key Highlights from Saturday, February 21, 2026

On February 21, 2026, the Fife Flyers faced the Glasgow Clan at Braehead Arena. This match was significant due to the Flyers’ short lineup caused by injuries and suspensions. Key players Anton Karlsson, Johan Porsberger, Ethan Somoza, and Garet Hunt were missing, while Josh Winquist returned to the ice.

Match Overview

The Flyers took to the ice with Shane Owen as their starting goalie, backed up by Christian Purboo. In contrast, the Clan’s Liam Souliere took the net. Early in the match, Josh Winquist tested Souliere just five seconds into the game, highlighting the Flyers’ intent.

First Period Highlights

• Clan Opens Scoring: At 7:49, Brett Neumann scored first for the Clan, netting a backhand shot over Owen’s blocker.
• Close Calls: The Flyers had opportunities but were thwarted by Souliere’s impressive saves.
• Power Play: The Clan’s first power play came towards the end of the period, but they were unable to capitalize.

Ending the first period, the score remained 1-0 in favor of the Clan, despite several close chances from both teams.

Second Period Summary

The game escalated in intensity during the second period. Less than a minute in, Jason Fram assisted Rylan Schwartz, who skillfully redirected the puck into the net, doubling the Clan’s lead.

• Clan’s Second Goal: At 41:23, Daniel Tedesco set up Mick Messner for a low glove-side shot, increasing the lead to 3-0.
• Goalie Duel: Shane Owen had to make multiple critical saves to keep the Flyers in contention.

Final Minutes

Despite numerous attempts, the Flyers struggled to score. A power play opportunity arose late in the game but failed to yield results as Souliere continued to shine in net.

• Flyers’ Best Chance: A shot by Ian Scheid was saved, and Neilson hit the crossbar on a subsequent attempt.

As the clock ran down, the score remained 3-0, favoring the Glasgow Clan.

Upcoming Games

The Fife Flyers will next face the Glasgow Clan again on February 22nd, 2026, at home. Fans can purchase tickets online through El-Balad.

This match showcased the resilience of both teams while highlighting the importance of key players and the challenge of managing a short bench in competitive hockey.