Rock Lobsters Beat Macon Mayhem 6-3 at Home
Six different players scored in the Athens victory at Akins Ford Arena.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Hockey
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The Athens Rock Lobsters defeated the Macon Mayhem 6-3 in a high-scoring home game. This victory allows the team to sweep the first two games of their current season series.
Why it matters
The win marks a continued successful start to the season for Athens. The team successfully distributed offensive production among six different goal scorers.
Athens goaltender Carter McPhail recorded 28 saves on 31 shots against. The Rock Lobsters secured the win despite being outshot 31 to 26 over the duration of the match.
The players
Carter McPhail
He is the goaltender for the Athens Rock Lobsters who held the opposition to three goals during the game.
Nikita Borodaenko
He is a professional hockey player who scored his first career goal during this match.
The details
Luke Croucher opened the scoring for Athens, while Nikita Borodaenko netted his first professional goal during the first period. Additional scoring contributions came from Connor Galloway, Gleb Bandurkin, Daniil Glukharev, and Brandon Reller, while Macon saw goals from Khaden Henry, Jayden Price, and Michael Krupinski.
Timeline
The Athens Rock Lobsters defeated the Macon Mayhem on October 24, 2026.
The Rock Lobsters play the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs on October 25, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory positions the Rock Lobsters ahead in their head-to-head record for the season series. Sweeping the opening games against the Mayhem provides a competitive advantage early in the campaign.
The Rock Lobsters carry a 2-0 record in this season series into their upcoming road trip. Athens must now prepare for a quick turnaround as they face the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
The takeaway
Six different goal scorers indicate deep offensive versatility for the current roster. Maintaining this balanced attack will be critical as the team shifts to road play.
Further reading
For more on the team's performance, visit the Athens Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Red and Black.
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