What league does Athens Rock Lobsters play in?

Athens Rock Lobsters play in the SPHL.

When was Athens Rock Lobsters founded?

Athens Rock Lobsters was founded in 2024 in Athens, GA, USA, USA.

Where is Athens Rock Lobsters based?

Athens Rock Lobsters is based in Athens, GA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Athens Rock Lobsters?

The head coach of Athens Rock Lobsters is Garrett Rutledge.

Who is the captain of Athens Rock Lobsters?

The captain of Athens Rock Lobsters is Carter Shinkaruk.

What arena does Athens Rock Lobsters play in?

Athens Rock Lobsters play their home games at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA, USA.

What are the team colors of Athens Rock Lobsters?

The team colors of Athens Rock Lobsters are Red + Blue + White.

Athens Rock Lobsters

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

Athens Rock Lobsters were 44-11-1 in the 2025-26 FPHL season with 124 points, 1st in the Continental and 2nd overall.

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2025-2026 Athens Rock Lobsters Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	William Lavallière (G)	27	1999	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#33	Carter McPhail (G)	27	1998	Fenton, MI, USA	5'11"	179	L
	#29	Parks Owensby (G)	29	1996	Duluth, GA, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#29	Matt Sayles (G)	26	2000	Milton, GA, USA	6'2"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#63	Jonathan Bartuccio-Pereira (D)	30	1996	St-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#4	Joey Colatarci (D)	31	1995	Fort Myers, FL, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#92	Dominic Dumas (RW/C/D)	27	1999	Boise, ID, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#36	Matthew Garcia (D)	24	2001	Homer Glen, IL, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#98	Michael Greco (D)	27	1998	Orillia, ON, CAN	6'2"	223	R
	#91	Jack Johansen (D)	26	2000	Milford, NH, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#19	Devyn Mayea (D)	27	1998	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'4"	196	L
	#44	Dustin Perillat (D)	29	1997	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#6	Kyle Pow (D)	26	2000	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'6"	225	L
	#91	Jordan Ribbink (D)	28	1998	Smiths Falls, ON, CAN	6'5"	209	R
	#2	Riley Robertson (D)	29	1996	Saugeen Shores, ON, CAN	6'6"	225	R
	#65	Jordan Rosenbaum (D)	25	2001	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#14	Carter Shinkaruk (F/D)"C"	34	1991	Langley, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#22	Brandon Walker (D)	24	2002	Pierrefonds, QC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
FORWARDS
	#22	Hunter Alden (F)	27	1998	Walla Walla, WA, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#12	Gleb Bandurkin (C)	26	2000	Moskva, RUS	6'0"	172	L
	#3	Luke Croucher (RW)	26	2000	Ancaster, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#25	Kalib Ford (C)	31	1995	Tillsonburg, ON, CAN	5'8"	185	R
	#9	Kayson Gallant (F)	26	1999	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#77	Daniil Glukharyov (F)	26	2000	Moskva, RUS	6'1"	190	L
	#67	Malik Johnson (F)	31	1995	LaSalle, QC, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#18	John Kaljian (F)	26	1999	South Lyon, MI, USA	6'1"	214	L
		Josh Koepplinger (F)	31	1994	Saginaw, MI, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#24	Eli Lieffers (F)	26	2000	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'5"	209	L
	#27	Jesse Lowell (F)	26	2000	Northbrook, IL, USA	6'1"	214	R
	#74	Joseph Mack (F)	26	2000	New Hudson, MI, USA	6'3"	198	R
	#10	Garrett Milan (F)	35	1991	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'8"	165	L
	#21	Chris Mott (C)	27	1999	Nesconset, NY, USA	5'10"	165	R
	#59	Eric Neiley (RW/C)	34	1992	Warminster Township, PA, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#76	Brandon Picard (F)	28	1998	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#24	Elias Thompson (F)	27	1998	Waupaca, WI, USA	6'3"	220	R
	#17	Filip Virgili (C)	28	1998	Malmö, SWE	5'11"	174	L

Position: G: 4, D: 13, F: 16Av Age: 27.79 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Athens Rock Lobsters Staff

GM/Head CoachGarrett Rutledge
Asst. CoachKyle Christensen
Asst. CoachBrandon Picard
Player-Asst. CoachGarrett Milan
BroadcasterMatteen Rad
Franchise OwnerNancy Peters
PresidentScott Hull
VP. of Business OperationsAnthony Schaaf

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Athens Rock Lobsters Captains

"C"

Carter Shinkaruk

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2025-2026 Athens Rock Lobsters Demographics

Athens Rock Lobsters Facts

Plays in: Southern Professional Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Blue + White
Town: Athens, GA, USA Map
Founded: 2024

2025-2026 Athens Rock Lobsters Roster Facts

Nationalities

17 players
16 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Athens Rock Lobsters: 1 609 GP
AHL: 7 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Akins Ford Arena
Location: Athens, GA, USA
Capacity: 8 500
Construction Year: 2024

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09/04/2026

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Jordan Henderson (D)

Joining fromFayetteville Marksmen

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08/26/2026

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Jonathan Bartuccio-Pereira (D)

Leaving forFrançais Volants Paris

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08/22/2026

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Nikita Borodayenko (F)

Joining fromIowa Heartlanders

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Joseph Mack (F)

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08/17/2026

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Zach Yoder (D)

Joining fromAtlanta Gladiators

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Kyle Pow (D)

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Athens Rock Lobsters History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	SPHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	FPHL	56	35	11	-	9	1	275	180	124	2.21	1	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	FPHL	56	32	10	-	11	3	220	137	121	2.16	2	Quarterfinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Timur Gavrilovich (D)	2026-2027	Lokomotiv Orsha	-	6	1	0	1	4
2.	Timur Gavrilovich (D)	2026-2027	Lokomotiv Orsha	Belarus	4	0	0	0	10
3.	Filip Virgili (F)	2026-2027	Columbus River Dragons	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Avery Smith (F)	2026-2027	Motor City Rockers	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Luke Croucher (F)	2026-2027	Mid-South Monarchs	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Brandon Reller (F)	2026-2027	Minnesota Northern Lights	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Matthew Garcia (D)	2026-2027	Stockton Thunder	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Jordan Rosenbaum (D)	2026-2027	Twin City Thunderbirds	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Chris Mott (F)	2026-2027	Stockton Thunder	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Michael Greco (D)	2026-2027	Oceanside Shock	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.50
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	27.79
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.91

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Garrett Milan (F)	107	68	120	188
2.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	112	39	110	149
3.	Filip Virgili (F)	107	48	75	123
4.	Kayson Gallant (F)	79	53	41	94
5.	Daniil Glukharyov (F)	92	40	48	88

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Garrett Milan (F)	107	68	120	188
2.	Kayson Gallant (F)	79	53	41	94
3.	Filip Virgili (F)	107	48	75	123
4.	Daniil Glukharyov (F)	92	40	48	88
5.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	112	39	110	149

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Garrett Milan (F)	107	68	120	188
2.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	112	39	110	149
3.	Filip Virgili (F)	107	48	75	123
4.	Daniil Glukharyov (F)	92	40	48	88
5.	Malik Johnson (F)	66	17	46	63

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Michael Greco (D)	68	7	26	255
2.	Malik Johnson (F)	66	17	63	206
3.	Kyle Pow (D)	34	0	1	162
4.	Filip Virgili (F)	107	48	123	155
5.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	112	39	149	153

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	112	39	110	149
2.	Joey Colatarci (D)	108	5	30	35
3.	Garrett Milan (F)	107	68	120	188
4.	Filip Virgili (F)	107	48	75	123
5.	Daniil Glukharyov (F)	92	40	48	88

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Kalib Ford (F)	14	14	28	2.00
2.	Garrett Milan (F)	107	68	188	1.76
3.	Eric Neiley (F)	41	25	60	1.46
4.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	112	39	149	1.33
5.	Gleb Bandurkin (F)	46	23	56	1.22

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Garrett Milan (F)	2024-2025	56	37	101
2.	Garrett Milan (F)	2025-2026	51	31	87
3.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	2024-2025	56	14	77
4.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	2025-2026	56	25	72
5.	Filip Virgili (F)	2024-2025	54	28	68

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Kayson Gallant (F)	2024-2025	56	40	67
2.	Garrett Milan (F)	2024-2025	56	37	101
3.	Garrett Milan (F)	2025-2026	51	31	87
4.	Filip Virgili (F)	2024-2025	54	28	68
5.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	2025-2026	56	25	72

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Garrett Milan (F)	2024-2025	56	64	101
2.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	2024-2025	56	63	77
3.	Garrett Milan (F)	2025-2026	51	56	87
4.	Carter Shinkaruk (D)	2025-2026	56	47	72
5.	Filip Virgili (F)	2024-2025	54	40	68

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Michael Greco (D)	2025-2026	37	14	154
2.	Justin Portillo (F)	2024-2025	26	5	136
3.	Malik Johnson (F)	2024-2025	48	44	122
4.	Kyle Pow (D)	2025-2026	19	0	109
5.	Michael Greco (D)	2024-2025	31	12	101

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Transfers from FPHL to SPHL before 2026-27 season