The Augusta Lynx are back
ECHL • • sports
Key Points:
- The Augusta Lynx, the ECHL’s 32nd member team, unveiled its name and logo, developed with community input and designed to reflect the Augusta region, at an event held at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center.
- The team is co-owned by Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation and former NFL quarterback, and David Hodges, with operations managed by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.
- The Augusta Lynx will begin play in the 2027-2028 ECHL season, hosting 36 home games at the new 10,500-seat Augusta Arena, a state-of-the-art venue managed by Oak View Group.
- The team aims to create a family-friendly experience that honors Augusta’s community spirit, with further announcements on NHL/AHL affiliations, coaching staff, jerseys, and mascots expected in the coming months.
- ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin highlighted the addition of Augusta as a strategic growth move for the league, emphasizing the owners' commitment to building a high-quality franchise.