Английская Википедия:Baton Rouge Zydeco
Шаблон:Pro hockey team Шаблон:Short description The Baton Rouge Zydeco are a professional hockey team located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, playing at the Raising Cane's River Center Arena. They are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their inaugural season was the 2023–24 season.[1]
History
In 2022, nearly 20 years after the Baton Rouge Kingfish folded and hockey left the city of Baton Rouge,[2] Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced a push to bring professional ice hockey back to Baton Rouge.[3]
In late 2022 and early 2023, the Federal Prospects Hockey League's (FPHL) Mississippi Sea Wolves hosted three exhibition games in the Raising Cane's River Center Arena with the Carolina Thunderbirds and the Port Huron Prowlers, drawing a little over 7,000 fans for each game.[3][4] In April 2023, the Federal Prospects Hockey League announced a three-year lease with the Raising Cane's River Center and the city of Baton Rouge to secure the spot for an ice hockey team.[5]
On July 13, 2023, the team name was announced as the Baton Rouge Zydeco, with the team saying "honoring the rich history and traditions that have shaped Louisiana's community. We believe in creating a sports team that not only excels on the ice but also reflects the unique culture and spirit of Baton Rouge."[6] The name is based off of the Zydeco music genre developed in Louisiana. On August 10, 2023, the Zydeco announced Matt Hamilton as the team's first head coach.[7] The Zydeco announced a coaching change on October 12, 2023. FPHL Veteran Coach Paul Maclean and Matthew Fornari as Co-Coaches.[8] On November 28, 2023, after a 2-10 start, the team relieved Maclean of his duties, and named Forward MJ Graham, Interim Head Coach while retaining his duties as a player. [9]
During the Zydeco’s first season, they led the FPHL in average attendance per game.[10]
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