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THE OFFICIAL HOME OF THE NWFLYERS

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The NW Flyers is an adult hockey organization consisting of three teams. It was established in 1992. The teams currently play out of the Orbit Ice Arena Adult Hockey League in Illinois.

NWF I     5  Championships

NWF II   4  Championships

NWF 40  7 Championships

NWF 50 NEW Spring 2023

23  1st Place Finishes

13  2nd Place Finishes

5    3rd Place Finishes

Gary Mathews #47

Quick Facts About Gary

Name

Gary Mathews

Occupation

Coach/Administrator

Birth Date

 (Age 53)

Did You Know?

Gary played one season with NW Chargers house league as a Junior in HS, and one season with the Schaumburg HS team as a Senior.
Gary played Men’s League in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Illinois.

Education

Illinois State University

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois

Nickname

Sarge… thanks to the Cubs 😉

Favorite Pro Hockey Player

Gordie Howe, Pat LaFontaine, Dustin Byfuglien

Thoughts about being a NWF Player?

The best run men’s team I’ve ever played on with a great group of guys…the winning is icing on the cake!

The NWF 40 player of the month is #47 Gary Mathews. Gary is an awesome addition to the very strong NWF 40 roster. Gary joined us in March of 2018 and has since helped us win several championships. Gary is a major contributor on defense and brings solid speed and skills to the team. Gary’s knowledge of the game along with his keen ability to read plays makes him a hard person to get around. To add to those skills, he can find the net on a regular basis. He is a huge offensive threat when he feels the situation is right. Gary plays great clean hockey. Gary is a quiet guy. You wouldn’t know how fierce a competitor he is just by talking to him. The team loves him, and he has proven his dedication to the team repeatedly each season. We are a stronger team with you Gary, Congratulations!