The Fife Flyers have announced plans to establish a formal Alumni Association aimed at honouring former players and strengthening links between past and present members of the club’s community.
Events to mark club history and reunions
The organisation, which is recognised as the UK’s oldest ice hockey club, will stage its inaugural Hall of Fame night during the coming season and introduce a new reminiscing group that will be open to supporters as well as past and present players. Former players will be invited as special guests on match nights, while the club’s annual Retro Night is already pencilled in for March 2027 and will honour another landmark team line‑up.
The alumni project springs directly from last year’s reunion of the 1985 British championship winning side. That event brought back Canadian stars Ron Plumb, Dave Stoyanovich and Danny Brown to join home‑based teammates for a live show at Rothes Halls in Glenrothes and a brunch at the Strathearn Hotel in Kirkcaldy. The reunion also raised £6,000 for CHAS and Maggie’s Fife.
"Every player who has pulled on a Fife Flyers jersey has helped write a chapter in the history of this incredible club."
The organising group behind the 1985 reunion is working with the Flyers’ management and ownership to develop the alumni scheme. The initiative will be open to any player who has appeared in a competitive game for the club. A committee will be formed over the coming season to shape events and determine how former players are recognised on match nights.
Why it matters to supporters and the community
With 88 years of history, the Flyers have a wide pool of former players and coaches whose memories and personal stories form an important part of the club’s identity in Fife. The alumni association is intended to provide a formal structure for reunions, charitable fundraising and social occasions that bring together generations of fans.
- First Hall of Fame night: scheduled for next season (exact date to be announced)
- Reminiscing group: open to fans, past and present players
- Retro Night 2027: planned for March 2027 with a special team tribute
The Flyers’ move is likely to appeal to long‑standing supporters keen to see the club’s heritage celebrated and used as a platform for community engagement. Further details, including membership arrangements for the alumni and dates for the Hall of Fame event, are expected from the club as the committee completes its plans.
| Item | Current status |
|---|---|
| Alumni Association | Formally launching next season; committee to be formed |
| Hall of Fame night | Planned for next season |
| Retro Night | Planned for March 2027 |
Supporters seeking more information should watch for announcements from the club regarding membership, event tickets and how former players can be nominated for recognition.
