GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS
Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team have been providing family friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League.
RAPID CITY RUSH
Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2019, the Rapid City Rush hockey team have been providing family friendly, live entertainment at The Monument since 2008. The Rush are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Dakota. The Rush are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and the AHL's Calgary Wranglers. Rapid City is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League. Since joining the ECHL, the Rush have had a competitive presence in the league, earning multiple playoff appearances and developing a strong rivalry with teams in the Western U.S. The team’s success on the ice, combined with their dedicated fan base, has helped establish the Rapid City Rush as a vital part of the city's sports culture.
LIONS DE TROIS-RIVIERES
The Lions de Trois-Rivières joined the ECHL for the 2021-22 season. Owned by the Spire Hockey group since the end of April 2024, the team plays its home games at Colisée Vidéotron and is affiliated with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL)
ATHENS ROCK LOBSTERS
The Athens Rock Lobsters are a professional ice hockey team based in Athens, Georgia, competing in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Founded in 2024, the team plays its home games at Akins Ford Arena, delivering high-energy hockey and an electrifying fan experience to the Classic City. Inspired by Athens' rich musical heritage, the Rock Lobsters pay tribute to the legendary band The B-52s with their unique name, creating a one-of-a-kind identity that blends sports and culture.