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Augusta Riverhawks
CityGeorgia (U.S. state)Augusta, Georgia
LeagueSouthern Professional Hockey League
Founded2010
Home arenaJames Brown Arena
ColorsRed, white, blue
Owner(s)Bob & Diane Kerzner
Head coachBrad Ralph
MediaAugusta Chronicle
Franchise history
2010–presentAugusta Riverhawks
Championships
Regular season titles0

The Augusta Riverhawks are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. They began play in the Southern Professional Hockey League on the road October 21, 2010, losing to the Fayetteville Fireantz[1]and had their home opener the following evening, again losing to the 2009-10 SPHL champions, the Huntsville Havoc[2]. The Riverhawks will play their home games at the James Brown Arena, previously home to the Augusta Lynx of the East Coast Hockey League from 1998 until their folding in 2008.[3]

The "Riverhawks" name was announced on March 13, 2010 as the winning result of a fan vote.[4]

Season-by-season record

Southern Professional Hockey League

Season GP W L OTL PTS GF GA PIM Finish
2010-11 3 0 3 -- 0 7 12 29 --

2010-11 Roster

Goaltenders
# Player Catches Date of birth Place of birth Height Weight
33 Canada Jordan McLaughlin Edmonton, Alberta 6'1" 215 lbs
30 Canada John Olthuis Neerlandia, Alberta 6'3" 195 lbs
Defenseman
# Player Shoots Date of birth Place of birth Height Weight
21 United States Nick Bydal East Grand Forks, Minnesota 6'1" 232 lbs
7 United States Luke Lucyk L Fox Point, Wisconsin 6'0" 195 lbs
4 Canada Curtis Megginson North Bay, Ontario 5'10" 190 lbs
6 United States Blake Miller Hancock, Michigan 6'4" 205 lbs
8 United States Bryan Nathe R Elk River, Minnesota 6'1" 205 lbs
12 United States Jason Price Farmington Hills, Michigan 6'2" 205 lbs
Forwards
# Player Shoots Date of birth Place of birth Height Weight
20 United States Matt Auffrey Cincinnati, Ohio 6'2" 230 lbs
88 United States Tom Craig L St. Louis, Missouri 6'3" 220 lbs
77 United States Chris Ferazolli Floral Park, New York 5'6" 165 lbs
22 Canada Neil Graham L Calgary, Alberta 5'10" 190 lbs
34 United States Anthony Iaquinto R Brighton, Michigan 6'0" 200 lbs
39 Canada Brandon Kosolofsky L Accord, Alberta 5'11" 175 lbs
9 Canada Lucas Labelle L Toronto, Ontario 5'8" 200 lbs
25 Canada Egor Mironov L Toronto, Ontario 6'2" 200 lbs.
19 United States Garrett Peters R East Providence, Rhode Island 5' 10" 195 lbs.
14 Andrew Willock 6' 0" 205 lbs.


References

  1. ^ Vezina, Ken (October 22, 2010). "Riverhawks Nearly Spoil FireAntz Home Opener". Augusta Riverhawks. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  2. ^ Vezina, Ken (October 22, 2010). "RiverHawks Edged by Havoc in Home Opener". Augusta Riverhawks. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  3. ^ "Hockey Returning To Augusta, GA In 2010". TheSPHL.com. February 3, 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
  4. ^ Byler, Billy (March 13, 2010). "Fans vote Augusta River Hawks as hockey team's name". Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved March 13, 2010.