Forward Ryan Hunter Loaned to the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays

January 10, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA. - The Columbus River Dragons announced this morning that forward Ryan Hunter has been loaned to the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Hunter, a 24-year-old forward out of Toronto, Ontario, has 37 points (21 goals, 16 assists) in 23 games played this season. At the time of his departure, his 21 goals were second in the FPHL, while his ten power-play goals were tied for the league lead. Hunter recorded 75 points in 52 games during his first full FPHL season in 2023-24, earn... Full Story

Columbus Defeated in the Extra Session, 5-4

January 9, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA. - The Columbus River Dragons fell to the Blue Ridge Bobcats, 5-4, in overtime on Friday night at the Columbus Civic Center. Columbus struck early, as leading point producer Tyler Barrow opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game by sliding a puck between the legs of Anthony Shrum. Despite the quick start, Blue Ridge carried a 2-1 lead after the first period, with goals from Mike Mercurio and Nick Stuckless. The second period opened with a fight between newly ac... Full Story

The Family 4 Pack Returns on January 10

January 5, 2026 - This Saturday night at the Columbus Civic Center, the Columbus River Dragons take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Fans looking for an affordable and family friendly night of hockey can take advantage of the returning Family 4 Pack. The Family 4 Pack is designed for families and includes four game tickets, four hot dogs, four boxes of popcorn, four Pepsi drinks, and four coupons for free Chick-fil-A entrees, all starting at just $40. This special offer is a... Full Story

Columbus Acquires Gritty Forward Skate Skalde

January 5, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA. - The Columbus River Dragons announced today that the club has acquired Skate Skalde from the Indiana Sentinels in exchange for financial considerations. Skalde, a 22-year-old forward from Orlando, Florida, has split his 2025-26 season between the Pee Dee IceCats and the SPHL's Birmingham Bulls. The 6-foot, 175-pound forward turned professional during the 2023-24 season, appearing in 14 combined games with the Knoxville Ice Bears and Fayetteville Marksmen. Last season, Ska... Full Story

• Columbus Acquires Gritty Forward Skate Skalde - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) January 5
• Columbus Acquires Gritty Forward Skate Skalde - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) January 5
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• River Dragons Beaten Down by the Moccasins, 8-5 - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) January 3
• Columbus Ends up on the Short End of Road Thriller - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 31
• River Dragons Sweep Thunderbirds with 4-2 Win - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 27
• Ryan Hunter the Overtime Hero as Columbus Wins, 4-3 - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 26
• Columbus Takes Down Athens, 8-4 - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 20
• Columbus Takes Down Athens, 8-4 - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 20
• Penalty Parade Dooms Dragons on Friday Night - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 19
• River Dragons Name Brent Clarke Director of Scouting - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 18
• Columbus Suffers 4-2 Loss to Twin-City - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 13
• Columbus Suffers 4-2 Loss to Twin-City - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 13
• Two Third Period Goals Completes Comeback - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 12
• Teddy Bear Toss Yields 3,728 Stuffed Animals - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL) December 10
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January 11	FPHL	Columbus at Athens	4:05 p.m.
January 10	FPHL	Blue Ridge at Columbus	7:05 p.m.
January 9	FPHL	Blue Ridge 5 at Columbus 4	Final (OT)
January 3	FPHL	Columbus 1 at Monroe 4	Final
January 2	FPHL	Columbus 5 at Monroe 8	Final
December 31	FPHL	Columbus 5 at Athens 6	Final (SO)
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