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The Columbus River Dragons are a minor league hockey team. Based in Columbus, Georgia, they are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

River Dragons Ink Forward Jay Peeaychew

September 23, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of forward Jay Peeaychew for the 2026-27 season. Peeaychew, 23, will make his professional debut with Columbus after spending last season with the Glaslyn North Stars of the SaskPHL. The North Battleford, Saskatchewan native recorded 13 goals and 11 assists in 16 games, establishing himself as a productive offensive threat while bringing a physical edge to his game. That physicality has been a defining part of Peeaychew's career. During the 2... Full Story

River Dragons Add Brett Schaffer as Director of Goaltending

September 19, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the hiring of Brett Schaffer as the team's new Director of Goaltending. Schaffer brings nearly a decade of professional goaltending coaching experience to Columbus, most recently spending eight seasons with the Southern Professional Hockey League's Huntsville Havoc. Schaffer joined the Havoc organization in 2018 and remained with the club through the 2025-26 season, working with goaltenders at the professional level and helping develop netminders throughout... Full Story

River Dragons Re-Sign Defenseman Lucas Texmo for 2026-27

September 11, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the re-signing of defenseman Lucas Texmo for the 2026-27 season. Texmo, 21, returns to Columbus following an impressive rookie campaign in which he quickly established himself as a dependable and consistent presence on the River Dragons blue line. Joining his brother Joel in Columbus at the start of the 2025-26 season, the young defenseman made the transition to professional hockey and appeared in 41 games during his first year in the FPHL. The 5-foot 11... Full Story

River Dragons Re-Sign Physical Forward Joel Texmo for 2026-27

September 8, 2026 - COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the re-signing of forward Joel Texmo for the 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old returns to Columbus for his second full season after joining the River Dragons following the conclusion of his junior career in 2025. Through 49 games with Columbus, the 6'1", 195-pound forward has recorded four goals, nine assists, and 129 penalty minutes. During the 2025-26 season, Texmo's 119 penalty minutes ranked second on the team behind only Skate Skalde (162). Prior to b... Full Story

• 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 Name Kevin St. Jacques Associate Head Coach - August 19, 2026
  
• River Dragons Welcome Back Brandon Billie as Director of Scouting - August 19, 2026
  
• Dragons Add Proven Scorer Carson Baptiste - July 28, 2026
  
• River Dragons Unveil 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule - July 24, 2026
  
• Columbus Completes Six-Player Blockbuster Deal with Fresno - July 9, 2026
  
• River Dragons' Tyler Barrow Represents Team USA at 2026 Ice Hockey Classic in Australia - July 6, 2026
  
• Former Niagara Captain Connor Loft Signs with River Dragons - June 25, 2026
  
• River Dragons Retain Promising Blue-Liner Nathaniel Mott - June 24, 2026
  
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League: Federal Prospects Hockey League
Home: Columbus, Georgia
Website: Columbus River Dragons site
Schedule: Full Columbus River Dragons Schedule
Statistics: Full Columbus River Dragons Statistics

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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