
Baton Rouge’s hockey dream inches closer
A fresh franchise is poised to join the Federal Prospects Hockey League, reviving the city’s hockey ambitions after the Baton Rouge Zydeco folded.
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A fresh franchise is poised to join the Federal Prospects Hockey League, reviving the city’s hockey ambitions after the Baton Rouge Zydeco folded.

The upcoming team will announce its identity by July, aiming to bring professional hockey back to Louisiana's capital.

The upcoming announcement marks the latest effort to establish professional hockey in Louisiana’s capital, with a fresh roster move already in place.

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.

The upcoming announcement at the downtown arena will outline the city's plan for hockey, with local leaders hopeful to retain the Zydeco franchise.