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October 7, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are thrilled to announce the return of reigning FPHL Most Valuable Player Tyler Barrow for the 2026-27 season.
Barrow, 28, is coming off a remarkable first season in Columbus. The Massapequa, New York, native appeared in 54 games for the Dragons, leading the FPHL with 42 goals and 112 points. His combination of speed, vision, and offensive creativity made him one of the league's most difficult players to defend throughout the season.
At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Barrow has a kn... Full Story
October 6, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the signings of rookie defenseman Santino Cristella and rookie forwards Michael Kramer and Julian Perino for the 2026-27 season.
The trio is set to make their professional debuts in Columbus, bringing a mix of junior, collegiate, and developmental experience to the River Dragons as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Cristella, 21, joins the River Dragons after spending 2024-25 with the Mercer Chiefs of the USPHL Premier, where he played under curren... Full Story
October 6, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the return of defensemen Brodie Thornton, Nathan Balkwill, and Lare Pahtayken for the 2026-27 season.
The trio brings a combination of experience, physicality, and versatility to a River Dragons blue line preparing for another run at the Federal Prospects Hockey League championship.
Thornton, 27, returns to Columbus for his second full season with the Dragons after joining the club from the Baton Rouge Zydeco late in the 2024-25 campaign. Since arriving ... Full Story
October 5, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the return of forward and captain Kirk Underwood for the 2026-27 season.
Underwood, 28, has spent his entire five-year professional career in Columbus, joining the River Dragons for their 2021-22 campaign. He has appeared in at least 48 games in four of his five seasons, establishing himself as a dependable presence on the blue line. In 239 career games with the Dragons, Underwood has recorded 38 goals and 65 assists, including a career-best 10 goals last s... Full Story
The Columbus River Dragons are a minor league hockey team. Based in Columbus, Georgia, they are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League.
Columbus River Dragons News
River Dragons Re-Sign Reigning FPHL MVP Tyler Barrow
October 7, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are thrilled to announce the return of reigning FPHL Most Valuable Player Tyler Barrow for the 2026-27 season.
Barrow, 28, is coming off a remarkable first season in Columbus. The Massapequa, New York, native appeared in 54 games for the Dragons, leading the FPHL with 42 goals and 112 points. His combination of speed, vision, and offensive creativity made him one of the league's most difficult players to defend throughout the season.
At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Barrow has a kn... Full StoryMore Columbus River Dragons stories below
River Dragons Ink Three Rookies
October 6, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the signings of rookie defenseman Santino Cristella and rookie forwards Michael Kramer and Julian Perino for the 2026-27 season.
The trio is set to make their professional debuts in Columbus, bringing a mix of junior, collegiate, and developmental experience to the River Dragons as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Cristella, 21, joins the River Dragons after spending 2024-25 with the Mercer Chiefs of the USPHL Premier, where he played under curren... Full StoryRiver Dragons Bolster Blue Line with Three Defensemen Signings
October 6, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the return of defensemen Brodie Thornton, Nathan Balkwill, and Lare Pahtayken for the 2026-27 season.
The trio brings a combination of experience, physicality, and versatility to a River Dragons blue line preparing for another run at the Federal Prospects Hockey League championship.
Thornton, 27, returns to Columbus for his second full season with the Dragons after joining the club from the Baton Rouge Zydeco late in the 2024-25 campaign. Since arriving ... Full StoryCaptain Kirk Back for Year Six in Columbus
October 5, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the return of forward and captain Kirk Underwood for the 2026-27 season.
Underwood, 28, has spent his entire five-year professional career in Columbus, joining the River Dragons for their 2021-22 campaign. He has appeared in at least 48 games in four of his five seasons, establishing himself as a dependable presence on the blue line. In 239 career games with the Dragons, Underwood has recorded 38 goals and 65 assists, including a career-best 10 goals last s... Full StoryColumbus River Dragons News
- River Dragons Re-Sign Reigning FPHL MVP Tyler Barrow - October 7, 2026
- River Dragons Ink Three Rookies - October 6, 2026
- River Dragons Bolster Blue Line with Three Defensemen Signings - October 6, 2026
- Captain Kirk Back for Year Six in Columbus - October 5, 2026
- River Dragons Re-Sign Forwards Ryan Galvin and Jestin Somero - October 5, 2026
- River Dragons Open 2026-27 Training Camp - October 4, 2026
- Dragons Sign Goaltender Douglas Wakelyn - September 30, 2026
- River Dragons Ink Forward Jay Peeaychew - September 23, 2026
- River Dragons Add Brett Schaffer as Director of Goaltending - September 19, 2026
- River Dragons Re-Sign Defenseman Lucas Texmo for 2026-27 - September 11, 2026
- River Dragons Re-Sign Physical Forward Joel Texmo for 2026-27 - September 8, 2026
- River Dragons Welcome Back Star Forward Ryan Hunter - August 28, 2026
- River Dragons Add Defenseman Dom Della Civita - August 28, 2026
- River Dragons Trade for Goaltender Nick Grabko - August 27, 2026
- River Dragons Welcome Back Brandon Billie as Director of Scouting - August 19, 2026
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League: Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueHome: Columbus, Georgia
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Columbus River Dragons Scoreboard
| Sun., Apr 26 | L | Pee Dee 4 at Columbus 3 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Apr 25 | L | Pee Dee 3 at Columbus 2 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 22 | W | Columbus 3 at Pee Dee 1 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Apr 19 | W | Columbus 4 at Monroe 2 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 18 | L | Columbus 0 at Monroe 3 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 17 | W | Monroe 3 at Columbus 8 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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- River Dragons Eliminated from Playoffs after Overtime loss to Ice Cats - FPHL WTVM (April 27)
- IceCats win in OT again, will play for Commissioner's Cup - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 27)
- Frolov's OT winner forces Game 3 as IceCats prevail - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 26)
- Pee Dee IceCats lost 3-1 to Columbus - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 23)
- Pee Dee IceCats close out regular season with OT victory - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 12)
- IceCats fall in OT, will face Athens in FPHL playoffs - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 11)
- Pee Dee IceCats begin weekend with win over River Dragons - FPHL Florence Morning News (March 14)
- River Dragons look to bounce back in series against Pee Dee - FPHL WTVM (March 13)
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