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The Federal Prospects Hockey League’s newest franchise, the Oceanside Shock, has revealed its name, logo and mascot, setting the stage for its October 10 home opener at Frontwave Arena.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League announces new conferences, a 2‑1‑0 standings system, a twelve‑team playoff and a schedule shaped by collaborative planning, all aimed at strengthening operations and growing the sport.
The franchise will be owned by a consortium that includes Matt Pace, Andreas Johansson, Ted Goldthorke and Jacob Hector, who have pledged to keep professional hockey in Baton Rouge. Season tickets go on sale the same day the name and logo are unveiled, with priority access for former Zydeco ticket holders.
The newly formed Baton Rouge Hockey Club has appointed Jimmy Soper as its first head coach, setting the stage for a competitive debut in the Federal Prospects Hockey League this fall.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League announced home‑opening dates for its 17 clubs, setting the stage for the 2026‑27 campaign and a full schedule release on July 24.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) has disclosed the first home games for each of its 17 clubs, while also confirming a restructured competitive landscape that will shape the 2026‑27 season.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League releases its complete regular‑season schedule, featuring 17 teams, 476 games and a flexible, geography‑focused approach.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League reshapes its format for the 2026‑27 season, introducing new conferences and divisions to deepen regional rivalries and broaden playoff chances.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League reveals a twelve‑team playoff format, direct seeding for division leaders, a revised standings system, and a best‑of‑five Cup Finals, while addressing travel concerns and unveiling the full schedule on July 24.
The city’s upcoming hockey team will be introduced at a press conference at the Raising Cane's River Center, with Andreas Johansson as owner, Jimmy Soper as coach, and a live stream on Facebook and YouTube.
Effective July 27, the new framework sets out clear disclosure duties, defined penalties and an independent reporting channel to protect the league’s competitive integrity.
The upcoming hockey franchise will reveal its name and logo on July 22, marking a pivotal moment for professional hockey in Louisiana.
On July 22, the Baton Rouge Kingfish revealed its branding and announced plans to begin play this fall in the FPHL, backed by a new ownership group led by Matt Pace and a three‑year lease at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
The newly unveiled Baton Rouge Kingfish replaces the defunct Zydeco and promises a revamped arena atmosphere, season‑ticket sales, and a nod to former Governor Huey P. Long.
The Kingfish, a nod to Louisiana’s political past, will begin play in October 2026 after the Zydeco folded, with Johansson at the helm and Soper coaching.
The Baton Rouge Kingfish, a new minor league hockey franchise, will debut in the 2026‑27 season under owner Andreas Johansson, reviving a historic nickname that honors the state’s political legend.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League will shift to a 2‑1‑0 points system next season, mirroring the NHL’s approach to keep playoff races alive longer and heighten fan engagement.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League has welcomed a new franchise that will call Baton Rouge home, reviving a piece of the city’s hockey heritage. The club adopts the Kingfish moniker, a nod to the city’s late 1990s and early 2000s team and an homage to former Governor Huey P. Long, whose nickname inspired the name. Ownership groups including Matt Pace and Andreas Johansson see the venture as both an honor and a chance to deliver a premium experience for fans, with Johansson also steering the nearby FPHL team Binghamton Black Bear. Veteran coach Jimmy Soper, a former Knoxville Ice Bears captain, will guide the squad, bringing a championship pedigree to the roster. Season tickets are now available, and the home opener is slated for October 16 against the Monroe Moccasins, giving Zydeco season‑ticket holders a two‑week window to secure their seats.
The Kingfish name, inspired by Louisiana governor Huey P. Long, returns to the ice as the Federal Prospects Hockey League franchise prepares for its inaugural season at the Raising Cane's River Center.
Alexander Legkov signs a two‑way contract with the Laval Rocket and Trois‑Rivières Lions after a record‑breaking rookie season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League held a dispersal draft to address player rights from the suspended Pee Dee affiliate, allowing active teams to select players and providing a path for those wishing to continue their careers.
At a press conference in Florence, South Carolina, the Pee Dee IceCats introduced Chris Bernard as their new head coach and revealed a three‑year broadcast deal with Community Broadcasters, aiming to leverage strong community backing and a recent surge in attendance.
Professional hockey returns to Southaven, Mississippi, with the debut of the Mid‑South Monarchs, an FPHL expansion franchise that will play at the Landers Center later this year.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, extending warm wishes for a safe and happy Fourth of July to its entire hockey community.