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The Athens Rock Lobsters will play in their season opener against the Winston-Salem Twin City Thunderbirds at the Akins Ford Arena on Oct. 25 at 7:05 p.m..

The Athens Rock Lobsters beat the Monroe Moccasins in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 regulation time tie at Akins Ford Arena on Feb. 28.

In a last-minute reversal, the home opener for professional hockey team the Athens Rock Lobsters’ was cancelled after a Certificate of Occupancy was declined for Akins Ford Arena.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 24 to Aug. 30.