Athens Rock Lobsters Explained

The Athens Rock Lobsters are a professional ice hockey team based in Athens, Georgia. They will play at the Akins Ford Arena and are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their inaugural season will be the 2024–25 season.^[1]

History

On March 28, 2024, it was announced by officials at Athens Pro Hockey and the Classic Center that the Federal Prospects Hockey League would expand to Athens and begin play in October, 2024.^{[2] [3]} In May 2024, voters chose the name Rock Lobsters in honor of The B-52s, a new wave band formed in Athens in 1976, debut single "Rock Lobster."^{[4] [5]} On June 27th, 2024, Steve Martinson, former head coach of the San Diego Gulls, Rockford IceHogs, Elmira Jackals, Chicago Express, and Allen Americans, was named as head coach.^[6]

External links

• Athens Rock Lobsters website

Notes and References

1. News: Newberry . Paul . It's not a rock, it's the Athens Rock Lobsters. New minor league team honors B-52s . AP News . 16 May 2024 . en.
2. News: Page . Fletcher . Athens, welcome to the ice your ... Rock Lobsters? . 21 May 2024 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . English.
3. Web site: 2024-03-28 . News: FPHL Announces Athens, GA - Federal Prospects Hockey League . 2024-05-16 . www.federalhockey.com.
4. News: New Athens Pro Hockey Team Name Honors The B-52s . 21 May 2024 . Gwinnett Daily Post . 15 May 2024 . en.
5. News: Tochterman . Leo . New Georgia hockey team’s new name to pay homage to B-52′s . 21 May 2024 . WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta . 15 May 2024 . en.
6. Web site: 2024-06-27 . Rock Lobsters ink head coach Steve Martinson . 2024-06-27 . The Red & Black . en.