Athens Rock Lobsters
| Athens Rock Lobsters | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Athens, Georgia |
| League | Federal Prospects Hockey League |
| Division | Continental |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home arena | Classic Center Arena |
| Colors | Crimson, Sapphire, Norfolk Sky, White |
| Owner(s) | Spire Sports |
| Website | rocklobstershockey.com |
The Athens Rock Lobsters are an upcoming professional ice hockey team based in Athens, Georgia. They will play at the Classic Center Arena and are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their inaugural season will be the 2024–25 season.[1]
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.[2][3] In May 2024, voters chose the name Rock Lobsters in honor of The B-52s, a new wave band formed in Athens in 1976.[4][5]
References
- ^ 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.
