Athens Rock Lobsters
| Athens Rock Lobsters | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Athens, Georgia |
| League | Federal Prospects Hockey League |
| Division | Continental |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home arena | Akins Ford Arena |
| Colors | Crimson, Sapphire, Norfolk Sky, White |
| Owner(s) | Barry Cohen and Nancy Peters[1] |
| Head coach | Steve Martinson |
| Website | rocklobstershockey.com |
The Athens Rock Lobsters are a professional ice hockey team based in Athens, Georgia. Their home is at the Akins Ford Arena and they are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their inaugural season is the 2024–25 season.[2]
History
On March 28, 2024, it was announced by officials at Athens Pro Hockey and the Classic Center that the Federal Prospects Hockey League would expand to Athens and begin play in October, 2024.[3][4] In May 2024, voters chose the name Rock Lobsters in honor of The B-52s, a new wave band formed in Athens in 1976, debut single "Rock Lobster."[5][6] On June 27th, 2024, Steve Martinson, former head coach of the San Diego Gulls, Rockford IceHogs, Elmira Jackals, Chicago Express, and Allen Americans, was named as head coach.[7]
References
- ^ "Rock Lobsters' home opener put on ice after new Athens arena fails to receive occupancy permit". AP News. 2024-12-07. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Newberry, Paul (16 May 2024). "It's not a rock, it's the Athens Rock Lobsters. New minor league team honors B-52s". AP News.
- ^ Page, Fletcher. "Athens, welcome to the ice your ... Rock Lobsters?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "News: FPHL Announces Athens, GA - Federal Prospects Hockey League". www.federalhockey.com. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "New Athens Pro Hockey Team Name Honors The B-52s". Gwinnett Daily Post. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ Tochterman, Leo (15 May 2024). "New Georgia hockey team's new name to pay homage to B-52′s". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Rock Lobsters ink head coach Steve Martinson". The Red & Black. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
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