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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.
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 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.
After a period of inactivity, the Baton Rouge minor‑league hockey team has been renamed the Kingfish, reviving its original moniker under new ownership and a private naming process.
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.
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.
The franchise that returned to Baton Rouge in 2023 after a three‑year contract is now under new management, with plans for a rebrand, upgraded arena facilities and priority ticket renewal for former Zydeco season‑ticket holders.
The Baton Rouge Zydeco will remain in Louisiana under new ownership, with speculation of a rebrand to the Kingfish and upcoming announcements of name, schedule and ticket information.