
Professional hockey returns to Baton Rouge under new ownership
A Swedish entrepreneur with a championship pedigree buys the Baton Rouge franchise, promising a fresh start for the city's hockey fans.
Jun 4, 2026
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A Swedish entrepreneur with a championship pedigree buys the Baton Rouge franchise, promising a fresh start for the city's hockey fans.

A new franchise will debut in Baton Rouge this fall, backed by a quartet of owners and a three‑year lease with the Raising Cane’s River Center.

After the Baton Rouge Zydeco folded, entrepreneur Andreas Johansson steps in to lead a new FPHL franchise, promising community‑driven growth and a fresh start for professional hockey in Louisiana.