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Austin Daae Retires from Pro Hockey

April 30, 2025 - Today the Columbus River Dragons announce the retirement of Austin Daae from professional hockey, and join the River Dragons fan base in celebrating his career and legacy. In a career spanning 11 seasons, Daae spent five of those with the River Dragons. He retires as the franchise's all-time leader in goals (97), assists (158), points (255) and games played (233). He won the 2020-21 Ignite Cup with the River Dragons and the following season was named a Second Team All Star by the league. Known for his quiet leadership sty... Full Story

Justin MacDonald Retires from Pro Hockey

April 30, 2025 - Today the Columbus River Dragons announce the retirement of Justin MacDonald from professional hockey, and join the River Dragons fan base in celebrating his career and legacy. MacDonald spent only two of his 14 professional seasons in Columbus, but made a major impact on the team along the way. His 106 assists and 174 points rank third all time for the River Dragons, and his 1.87 points-per-game average is far and away tops in team history. His 68 goals also rank fourth all time on the team in that category in just 93 ga... Full Story

Carter Shinkaruk Named FPHL Defenseman of the Year

April 30, 2025 - Athens, GA - In a defining moment for both player and franchise, Carter Shinkaruk, captain of the Athens Rock Lobsters, has been named the 2025 Defenseman of the Year by the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). The honor recognizes not only Shinkaruk's elite performance on the ice but also his unwavering leadership during the team's inaugural season. A veteran presence and the heart of the Rock Lobsters' defensive unit, Shinkaruk anchored the blue line with poise, grit, and consistency all season long. Known for his sm... Full Story

McAnanama Wins GOTY

April 29, 2025 - BINGHAMTON - The FPHL has announced that Connor McAnanama has been named the Goaltender of the Year for the 2024-25 season. The Binghamton netminder recorded 30 wins this year and a GAA of 2.08, both of which sit atop of the league. Connor was the goaltender of record in 34 of 56 games this season for the Black Bears, most in franchise history. He finished the record-breaking season 30-3-1, SV% .922, GAA of 2.08 and had four shutouts. Over the course of the year, McAnanama had a 16-game winning streak, stretching from Jan... Full Story

• Austin Daae Retires from Pro Hockey - Columbus River Dragons (April 30)
  
• Justin MacDonald Retires from Pro Hockey - Columbus River Dragons (April 30)
  
• Hunter Bersani Retires from Pro Hockey - Columbus River Dragons (April 30)
  
• Carter Shinkaruk Named FPHL Defenseman of the Year - Athens Rock Lobsters (April 30)
  
• Fan Awards Voting Open Until Friday - Columbus River Dragons (April 30)
  
• McAnanama Wins GOTY - Binghamton Black Bears (April 29)
  
• 2025 Farewell Party Set - Columbus River Dragons (April 29)
  
• A Letter from President Herm Sorcher - Danbury Hat Tricks (April 28)
  
• Mississippi Pro Hockey Needs a Name - Mississippi Sea Wolves (April 28)
  
• FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - (April 27)
  
• Defending Champs End Port Huron's Season - Port Huron Prowlers (April 27)
  
• Back-to-Back Blanks Sends Binghamton to the Finals - Binghamton Black Bears (April 27)
  
• FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - (April 26)
  
• Gus Ford Wins Continental Division Title in Double Overtime - Carolina Thunderbirds (April 26)
  
• Thunderbirds Top River Dragons - Columbus River Dragons (April 26)
  
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• Carolina Thunderbirds take third shot at FPHL championship - Winston-Salem Journal (April 29)
  
• Thunderbirds back in the Federal Prospects Hockey League's championship series - Winston-Salem Journal (April 29)
  
• How a long journey through hockey landed Reggie Millette in Port Huron - Port Huron Times Herald (April 25)
  
• Columbus River Dragons take Game 1 against top-seeded Thunderbirds 4-1 - WTVM (April 24)
  
• River Dragons Advance to Final Four, Set to Face Top-Seeded Thunderbirds - WTVM (April 22)
  
• Local pro hockey: Binghamton blanks Watertown, eliminates Wolves for third straight season in playoffs - Watertown Daily Times (April 20)
  
• Moccasins reflect on their season; thank fans for all their support - KNOE (April 19)
  
• Professional hockey team coming to Florence Center - WBTW (April 19)
  
• Professional hockey is coming back to Florence after nearly 2 decades - Post and Courier (April 19)
  
• Local pro hockey: Shorthanded goal send Binghamton to Game 1 victory over Watertown Wolves - Watertown Daily Times (April 19)
  
• Columbus River Dragons dominate Rock Lobsters 7-4 in opening playoff game - WTVM (April 17)
  
• Local pro hockey: Harris helps send Watertown Wolves to next round of playoffs - Watertown Daily Times (April 16)
  
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