SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Team Update
Date:08/21/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
In an effort to keep our fanbase and partners informed with the latest information concerning the August RiverHawks, we would like to issue the following update: Although we can provide no concrete information at this time, please be advised that the RiverHawks organization continues to pursue and explore the future of the franchise here in the CSRA. We continue to move forward with enter...
RiverHawks' Owner Issues Statement
Date:05/13/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
The Augusta RiverHawks organization regrets to announce that we will not be playing in Augusta next season. After waiting over two and a half months, the League deadline to commit to play next year is at hand and a decision needed to be made. We, as an organization, have not received any positive information concerning the replacement of the ice system at the James Brown Arena. A May 12th de...
Game-Worn Jerseys Auction on eBay
Date:03/24/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Hi fans, In case you are currently unaware, the game-worn jerseys from this season (both blue and white) are being auctioned on eBay. The auctions are set to end within 4-5 days from today. If interested, you can click on the link below to be directed to our online store. HawksHockey2012 eBay Store ...
Baker Selected as Easton Player of the Week
Date:03/18/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (March 19, 2013) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced defenseman Drew Baker of the Augusta RiverHawks is the Easton Player of the Week for March 11-17. Baker, who had just two goals on the season entering last week's games, scored five goals, added an assist and was +10 in helping Augusta claim five of six possible points and close to within...
Havoc Triumph Over 'Hawks, 6-2
Date:02/28/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Huntsville, Alabama--The Huntsville Havoc relied on the scoring touch of Aaron McGill, who netted two goals, to beat the Augusta RiverHawks, 6-2. McGill scored at 7:05 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Huntsville and again while 17:45 into the first to make the score 3-1 Huntsville. Augusta's power play was ineffective against Huntsville's penalty kill, which allowed one goal wh...
RiverHawks' Home Games This Week Rescheduled
Date:02/26/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
BREAKING NEWS: Both RiverHawks' home games this week (Thursday and Saturday) have been rescheduled due to problems with the ice. The games have been rescheduled as follows: Feb. 28 has been moved to March 14 March 2 has been moved to March 5 If you currently have tickets for the Feb. 28 and/or March 2 games, those tickets can be used for the rescheduled games without exchanging them. If you ...
Auffrey Named Easton Player of the Week
Date:02/25/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (February 26, 2013) - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Matt Auffrey of the Augusta RiverHawks is the Easton Player of the Week for February 18-24. In Augusta’s only game of the week, Auffrey’s gutsy performance led the RiverHawks to a 2-1 shootout win over Columbus on Friday. Auffrey, who along with his wife and family...
RiverHawks Acquire Lee from RiverKings in Trade
Date:02/25/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
The Augusta RiverHawks announced Tuesday that they have acquired the rights to forward Paul Lee from the Mississippi RiverKings. In exchange, the RiverKings receive the rights to defenseman Ricky Helmbrecht. “Paul is a big body with some skill that we feel can play an offensive role for us,” said RiverHawks' Coach Mark Richards. “We could never come to terms with Ri...
Wyatt Auffrey Memorial Fund
Date:02/18/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
A memorial fund has been officially opened for Wyatt James Auffrey, son of RiverHawks' captain Matt Auffrey, at Georgia Bank and Trust. Any of those wishing to send donations for the Fund may do by sending them to our Front Office at 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or at any of the local Georgia Bank and Trust branches. Checks can be made out to: Wyatt James Auffrey Memorial Fund ...
'Hawks Drop Close One to FireAntz, 3-2
Date:02/16/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta, GA--The Augusta RiverHawks tried to dig themselves out of a late two-goal hole, but the Fayetteville FireAntz held on for a 3-2 victory. Fayetteville made the score 3-1 on a goal by John Clewlow at 19:08 in the third period, and Augusta got as close as 3-2 when Marcus Pryde scored 20:00 into the third period. Clewlow was all over the ic...
'Hawks Soar Over Ice Flyers, 4-1
Date:02/15/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
The Augusta RiverHawks played with heavy hearts Saturday night at the James Brown Arena, as they defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers 4-1 in their first game at home since early January. The win combined with the Huntsville Havoc Saturday night loss puts the RiverHawks just two points from a playoff spot. The RiverHawks found out earlier in the day that the one-month old son of Captain M...
Snakes Bite 'Hawks, 3-0
Date:02/09/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Columbus, GA--The Columbus Cottonmouths used a sparkling performance by Andrew Loewen to take down the Augusta RiverHawks, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Columbus' 3-0 shutout victory. The Cottonmouths were led by Matt Gingera, who had one goal. Gingera scored on the power play 9:06 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Columbus. A slashing penalty o...
RiverHawks Claim Victory over Surge, 4-2
Date:02/07/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Biloxi, MS--In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Augusta RiverHawks earned the 4-2 victory over the Mississippi Surge. Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game and Taylor McReynolds secured the win for Augusta with a goal in the third period. The RiverHawks were led by Joe Schiller, who tallied one goal. Schiller scored 5:34 into the third ...
'Hawks Fall to Ice Gators, 6-3
Date:02/01/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Louisiana found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. The IceGators average 3.2 goals per game. By firing 34 shots on goal, Louisiana exceeded the 23.3 shots it averages per game this year. The IceGators were led by Tyler Lyon, who dished out four assists. Augusta was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and two majors for 28 minutes in penal...
'Hawks Triumph Over Ice Gators, 4-2
Date:02/01/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Lafayette, LA--The Augusta RiverHawks and the Louisiana IceGators were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Augusta made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2. The RiverHawks gained the winning advantage on a goal by Michael Switzer 15:39 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. Augusta pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 2...
RiverHawks in Negotiations for Multi-Year Lease with James Brown Arena
Date:01/30/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta, GA--The Augusta RiverHawks have announced that they have entered into negotiations with Global Spectrum for a multi-year lease that would see the team play in Augusta, GA for the next two seasons. RiverHawks' Owners Bob and Diane Kerzner, President Mark Richards, and Vice-President Ken Vezina have been involved in discussions with Monty Jones Jr., General Manager of the Aug...
FireAntz Defeat 'Hawks, 2-1
Date:01/28/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Fayetteville, NC--Marco Emond had a standout game with 36 saves, and the Fayetteville FireAntz beat the Augusta RiverHawks 2-1. Fayetteville was paced by Josh McQuade, who registered one goal and one assist. McQuade scored 7:15 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Fayetteville. Bobby Reed assisted on the tally. Fayetteville also got a goal from Kyle ...
'Hawks Claim Victory Over Ice Bears, 3-2
Date:01/24/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Knoxville, TN--The Augusta RiverHawks gutted out a close 3-2 win against the Knoxville Ice Bears. Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Casey Mignone's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker. Augusta was led by Mignone, who tallied one goal. Mignone scored 14:37 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Augusta. Matt Auffrey ...
RiverHawks Acquire Defenseman Helmbrecht in Trade
Date:01/21/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
The Augusta RiverHawks announced Tuesday that they acquired the rights to defenseman Ricky Helmbrecht from the Knoxville Ice Bears. Going the other way is the rights to forward Chad Ziegler, currently with the Greenville Road Warriors of the East Coast Hockey League. In 23 games this season, Helmbrecht has two goals and six assists for eight points. T...
Cottonmouths Slither Past 'Hawks, 4-2
Date:01/19/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Columbus, GA-The Augusta RiverHawks could not stop the Columbus Cottonmouths' Matt Gingera, who tallied a hat trick in a 4-2 win. Gingera got on the scoresheet 7:08 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:24 into the third and at 11:28 into the third. Columbus pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 23 penalty minutes. The Cottonmouths' offense ...
Augusta Wins in Shootout over Huntsville, 2-1
Date:01/18/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Huntsville, AL-Alex Morton scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Augusta RiverHawks picked up the extra point in a 2-1 (3-2 SO) win over the Huntsville Havoc. The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Huntsville's shootout goals were scored by Stuart Stefan and Brett Liscomb. In addition to the clincher, Augusta got shootout goals from&nb...
'Hawks Fall to Ice Bears, 7-2
Date:01/17/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Knoxville, TN--For the first of a three-game weekend road trip, the RiverHawks started things off with the Ice Bears Friday night. The Knoxville Ice Bears had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over the Augusta RiverHawks. Knoxville got the win thanks to a great game by Tyler Fernandez, who had two goals a...
Cottonmouths Claim Victory over RiverHawks, 4-1
Date:01/14/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Columbus,GA--The RiverHawks were unable to take advantage of powerplay opportunities Tuesday night in Columbus, as the Cottonmouths skated away with the 4-1 victory. Mark Thorburn had two goals to lead Columbus to victory. Thorburn found the back of the net 17:06 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Columbus and again while on the power play 7:10 into the third to make...
Augusta Prevails in Shootout over RiverKings, 4-3
Date:01/11/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta, GA--Shawn Skelly netted the deciding goal for the Augusta RiverHawks in the shootout as RiverHawks prevailed over Mississippi RiverKings, 4-3 (1-0 SO). The two teams needed nine turns to complete the shootout. Augusta overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The RiverHawks trailed 3-2 after a power play goal by Mississippi RiverKings' Steven Kauni...
'Hawks Skate Past Cottonmouths, 5-4
Date:01/10/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta, GA--The lead went back and forth all night long but in the end the Augusta RiverHawks took the win, 5-4 over the Columbus Cottonmouths. Chad Ziegler was the hero scoring a goal with just over 12 seconds remaining in the game giving the RiverHawks the emotional victory. The Cottonmouths opened the scoring in the first period. Just over three minutes in defenseman Tom Maldonado...
'Antz Come Back to Bite 'Hawks, 5-3
Date:01/09/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Josh McQuade netted a hat trick to lead the Fayetteville FireAntz over the Augusta RiverHawks, 5-3. McQuade notched his first tally 7:27 into the third period. He then added goals at 10:41 into the third and at 19:55 into the third. Fayetteville put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Augusta to score on any of its three power pl...
'Hawks Sign Schiller; Lacasse Called Up
Date:01/08/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta-GA--The fall-out from the end of the NHL lockout has reached the CSRA. The Augusta RiverHawks announced Tuesday that they have signed defenseman Joe Schiller. The team also announced that defenseman William Lacasse had been loaned to the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. Schiller joins the RiverHawks after starting his season in the ECHL with the Las Vegas Wranglers. The ...
'Hawks Defeat Columbus, 4-2
Date:01/04/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta-GA--The Augusta RiverHawks used an explosive second period to defeat the Columbus Cottonmouths 4-2 Saturday night at the James Brown Arena. The Augusta RiverHawks got the scoring started in the first period. The Captain Matt Auffrey led a rush down the ice after taking a pass from Chad Ziegler. Auffrey looked across to Ziegler, but instead of passing he elected ...
Ice Flyers Victorious Over 'Hawks, 4-1
Date:01/03/2013 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
The two teams traded great scoring chances throughout the first period of play, but it was the Ice Flyers getting on the board first. Defenseman Jeremy Gates sent a slap-pass into the slot onto the stick of Ron Cramer. Cramer made no mistake, quickly sliding the puck along the ice between RiverHawks’ goaltender Austin Lee’s legs for the games’ first goal. The RiverHa...
Ice Bears Skate Past 'Hawks, 5-2
Date:12/27/2012 Source:SPHL: Augusta Riverhawks
Augusta-GA--With a depleted roster heading into Friday night's game against the Knoxville Ice Bears, the Augusta RiverHawks had their work cut out for them. Despite playing 40-plus minutes of solid hockey, the RiverHawks' few mistakes cost them dearly, and they fell to the Ice Bears 5-2. The Ice Bears scored three goals within a six minute span in the second period to take...
