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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.
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.
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.