Athens Rock Lobsters Officially Announce Move to the SPHL Beginning in 2026–27
ATHENS, GA (May 13th, 2026) The Athens Rock Lobsters today announced a historic milestone in the franchise’s young but rapidly growing history, confirming that the organization will officially transition to the SPHL beginning with the 2026–27 season. The team will continue to call Akins Ford Arena home, maintaining the downtown venue that has quickly become […]
A New Era of Athens Rock Lobsters Hockey Arrives May 13th
The Athens Rock Lobsters are preparing to unveil the next chapter of professional hockey in the Classic City. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, the organization will host a special “New Era” Press Conference at The Classic Center Atrium in Downtown Athens. The event is free and open to the public, welcoming […]
Rock Lobsters Part Ways with Head Coach & General Manager Garrett Rutledge
Rock Lobsters Part Ways with Head Coach & General Manager Garrett Rutledge ATHENS, GA — The Athens Rock Lobsters announced today that, following a comprehensive evaluation of the organization’s current direction, the team has parted ways with Head Coach and General Manager Garrett Rutledge. Rutledge, who served as Head Coach and General Manager during the 2025–26 […]
Player Farewell Tour
ARL Player Farewell Tour at The Tank on April 23 The Athens Rock Lobsters invite fans to join the team one final time this season as the organization hosts the Player Farewell Tour on Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Akins Ford Arena. This free event gives Crustacean Nation the opportunity to celebrate the players who delivered […]
Athens Exit from Commissioner’s Cup Playoffs
IceCats Force Early Athens Exit from Commissioner’s Cup Playoffs FLORENCE, S.C. – The Athens Rock Lobsters fell 7-2 to the Pee Dee IceCats in Game Two of the Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals Saturday in the Florence Center. The momentum from last night’s third period carried over into the first period Saturday for the IceCats, as Pee Dee […]
Thank you Athens
As the 2025–26 season comes to a close, the Athens Rock Lobsters organization wants to simply say thank you. To every fan, family, partner, sponsor, arena staff member, and all 125,000+ members of Crustacean Nation who showed up, stood tall, and gave your hearts to this team; you helped create something truly special in Athens. While we didn’t […]
Lobsters Slay Snakes in OT
Regulation Not Enough to End Regular Season; Lobsters Slay Snakes in OT MONROE, LA. – The Athens Rock Lobsters ended the regular season Saturday night in the Monroe Civic Center with a 5-4 overtime win against the Monroe Moccasins. Extending his point streak to eight games, Dustin Perillat started the scoring for the second-straight night on […]
4-Goal Third Period Crowns Crustaceans Continental Kings
4-Goal Third Period Crowns Crustaceans Continental Kings MONROE, LA. – The Athens Rock Lobsters defeated the Monroe Moccasins 6-2 Friday night at the Monroe Civic Center, clinching the top spot in the Continental Division with the regulation win. Dustin Perillat got on the scoreboard just 37 seconds into the game with a beautiful drive to the […]
Project RedOut
Project RedOut Begins: Rock Lobsters Launch 2026 Commissioners Cup Playoffs at The Tank ATHENS, GA – The postseason is almost here, and Crustacean Nation is ready to turn up the energy inside The Tank. The Athens Rock Lobsters are calling on fans to create a sea of red for an official RedOut for Game One […]
Ford’s Reaches 200
Ford’s Reaches 200 as Sentinels Strike Back ATHENS, GA. – The Athens Rock Lobsters were defeated by the Indiana Sentinels 4-3 on Star Wars Night on Saturday, closing out the home slate for the regular season at Akins Ford Arena. The Sentinels took their first lead of the Lobsters this season exactly seven minutes into the […]