AUGUSTA, GA – The Augusta RiverHawks ended a rare three-game losing streak in fine fashion on Friday, December 30 at the James Brown Arena by defeating the Fayetteville FireAntz 5-1. RiverHawks’ net minder Jon Olthuis was the star for Augusta, … Continue reading
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Army captain writes own dream script
COLUMBUS, GA – Early in December, the Columbus Cottonmouths faced a roster problem. Between injuries and call-ups, head coach Jerome Bechard found himself needing players to fill holes. So what did Bechard do? He called in the Army. To be more … Continue reading
RiverHawks plan salute to fallen hero
AUGUSTA, GA – Playing hockey for a living looks like fun from the stands but every player knows there are inherent dangers that can end a career in the blink of an eye. Although many fans see the guys on … Continue reading
Experience will be Cottonmouths guide
COLUMBUS, GA – Based on recent history, some would call the Columbus Cottonmouths 2010-2011 season a success. The team got past the first round of the President’s Cup playoffs for the first time since it won the very first SPHL … Continue reading
New look Surge ready for title defense
BILOXI, Miss. – When last we saw the Mississippi Surge, they were skating around the ice at the James Brown Arena in Augusta sporting the SPHL President’s Cup trophy. That was in April after the Surge’s second straight Coffey Trophy … Continue reading
RiverHawks want to take next step
AUGUSTA, GA – By any measurement, the Augusta RiverHawks hockey team’s inaugural season was downright amazing. League MVP going to their captain Matt Auffrey. Multiple players on the All-SPHL teams. Coach of the Year honors. A ride to the President’s … Continue reading