A more specific timetable for deciding to replace the ice system at James Brown Arena was presented at the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority meeting Tuesday.
The Augusta RiverHawks suffered through tragedy, a long losing streak and an uncertain future in a single season, and the prevailing thoughts as their season ended were support and bonding.
After a competitive first two periods, the Augusta RiverHawks fell flat in the third in a 7-2 loss to the Fayetteville FireAntz on Friday night at Augusta Ice Sports Center.
For a team scrambling to find wins down the stretch, the Augusta RiverHawks have implemented a new line that has proven beneficial through three games.
The floor of James Brown Arena remains only concrete, and when ice - and Augusta's professional hockey team - will return to the arena is still uncertain.
The RiverHawks dropped their third consecutive game but gained one point, losing 4-3 in a shootout to the Louisiana IceGators on Thursday night at Augusta Ice Sports Center.
The Augusta RiverHawks fell victim to the Knoxville Ice Bears' hot streak, as the Ice Bears beat the RiverHawks 4-3 on Tuesday night at Augusta Ice Sports Center.
The Augusta RiverHawks will play their final eight home games at the Augusta Ice Sports Center, according to a statement by James Brown Arena management.
As James Brown Arena continues to experience problems with its ice, the Augusta RiverHawks will play all four home games this week at Augusta Ice Sports Center.
The Augusta RiverHawks filled their backup goalie position in a more permanent way, signing Brandon Foote to a contract Friday. Foote marks the eighth goalie to suit up for Augusta this season.
