Zydeco

Leagues Played
FPHL 112
Links
Wikipedia

Fixtures

FPHL 11/22 01:05 - Zydeco vs Topeka Scarecrows - View
FPHL 11/23 01:05 - Zydeco vs Topeka Scarecrows - View
FPHL 11/27 01:05 - Zydeco vs Monroe Moccasins - View
FPHL 11/29 01:05 - Zydeco vs Sea Wolves - View
FPHL 11/30 01:05 - Sea Wolves vs Zydeco - View
FPHL 12/06 01:05 - Zydeco vs Monroe Moccasins - View

Results

FPHL 11/09 01:05 - Sea Wolves v Zydeco L 6-5
FPHL 11/08 01:05 - Zydeco v Sea Wolves L 0-5
FPHL 11/02 00:05 - Zydeco v River Dragons L 3-4
FPHL 11/01 00:05 - Zydeco v River Dragons L 1-7
FPHL 10/26 00:05 - Monroe Moccasins v Zydeco L 5-4
FPHL 10/25 00:05 - Monroe Moccasins v Zydeco L 6-3
FPHL 10/19 00:05 - Monroe Moccasins v Zydeco W 1-4
FPHL 04/15 23:30 642 Blue Ridge Bobcats v Zydeco L 5-2
FPHL 04/13 00:05 - Zydeco v Sea Wolves W 4-3
FPHL 04/12 00:05 - Zydeco v Sea Wolves W 7-2
FPHL 04/11 00:05 - Zydeco v Monroe Moccasins W 5-2
FPHL 04/06 20:05 - Zydeco v Watertown Wolves W 6-5

Wikipedia - Baton Rouge Zydeco

The Baton Rouge Zydeco are a professional ice 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.

History

In 2022, nearly 20 years after the Baton Rouge Kingfish folded and hockey left the city of Baton Rouge, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced a push to bring professional ice hockey back to Baton Rouge.

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. 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.

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." The name is based on the Zydeco music genre developed in Louisiana. On August 10, 2023, the Zydeco announced Matt Hamilton as the team's first head coach. The Zydeco announced a coaching change on October 12, 2023. FPHL Veteran Coach Paul Maclean and Matthew Fornari as Co-Coaches. 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. Graham would be replaced by Everett Thompson on February 19, Graham retained his playing role, as Thompson joined the club ahead of their return home after a two-month, 19 game road-trip. In January 2025, ahead of a future expansion of the FPHL into Topeka, Kansas, the Zydeco played a neutral site games against the Danville Dashers while branded as the "Topeka Road Runners", in honor of the former NAHL team of the same name.

On June 3, 2025, it was announced that Sylvain Cloutier was hired as the team's next Head Coach, replacing Thompson, also confirming Chris Bryniarski taking over as team owner as well.

The Zydeco are an energetic and talented ice hockey team based in the United States, known for their dynamic playing style and passionate fan base. Named after the lively Louisiana music genre, the team embodies a spirit of resilience, rhythm, and community. Comprising a diverse roster of skilled players, the Zydeco excel in fast-paced, aggressive gameplay, emphasizing teamwork and strategic finesse. Whether competing in national tournaments or local leagues, the Zydeco are celebrated for their vibrant energy on the ice and their commitment to promoting the sport across the region. With a dedicated following and a reputation for exciting matches, the Zydeco continue to make a significant impact in the American ice hockey scene.