Fife Flyers Ownership

Statement from the Elite League regarding Fife Flyers ownership

The Elite Ice Hockey League was informed in mid-January that Fife Flyers Directors Tom Muir and Jack Wishart would be retiring at the end of the season and will be looking for new owners for the team.

The Elite League would like to thank Tom and Jack for their commitment to the Fife Flyers and EIHL since joining the league in 2011.

"Fife Flyers are the oldest ice hockey team in the country, and we will do everything we can to ensure they remain part of the Elite League,” said Elite League Chairman Tony Smith.

“We hope the Flyers are able to find new owners and would of course work with them to continue the club's participation in the top-flight of British ice hockey. The process of finding new owners could happen quickly, or may take time, therefore we have also agreed to keep the Flyers’ franchise open in the Elite League for a further two seasons to allow them to return at a later time if needed. We hope this won’t be necessary but are also aware of the timescales involved and would want new owners to know that they are welcome in the Elite League whenever they are found.”

"We hope that we’ll be able to see Elite League ice hockey in Fife next season, but the responsible thing to do is to also be prepared in case this isn't possible in the short term. We have plans in place for our league operations were we to be at nine teams, giving teams the same number of home games as teams have now. This ensures that planning for season 2025/26 can continue at the other nine member teams, and that fans across the league can also renew or take up season tickets without worrying that the number of games could be changed."