US investors complete takeover of UK's oldest ice hockey team based in Fife
Previous owners Tom Muir and Jack Wishart made the announcement in February that they would step away from the club after 28 years at the helm.
The new owner's identity has yet to be revealed, but they have appointed a new management team to run the club, led by former Cardiff Devils player Max Birbraer.
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Gareth Chalmers, former managing director at Glasgow Clan, has been appointed as chief commercial and operations officer.
In a statement, Fife Flyers said: 'We want to express our gratitude to those who carried the torch before us and acknowledge their role in preserving the proud legacy of the Flyers.
'From this moment forward, our group is fully responsible for the direction, development, and future of the club. We take that responsibility seriously.
'It is an honour to lead the UK's oldest and most iconic hockey team.
'Our mission is clear: to restore the pride, energy, and identity of Fife Flyers hockey. Both on and off the ice.'
The statement added: 'This is a people's club.
'Fife is the beating heart of Scottish hockey, and its supporters are the soul of this organisation.
'Your loyalty, your voice, and your passion will shape everything we do.
'We are here to build something special – a first-class hockey experience that reflects the grit and character of this town.
'Under this leadership, we will lead with transparency, we will compete with pride, and we will always listen.
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