Hockey pucks sit on a ledge Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, before Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie forward Noah Robinson (17) tapes his hockey stick Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, before Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey veteran forward MJ Graham (8) autographs a sign for a fan Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, before Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

A Zamboni resurfaces the ice Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, before Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie defenseman Michael Haskins (10) enters the rink Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, before Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie goaltender Bailey Stephens (1) kneels Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, before Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie forward Tyler Larwood (96) celebrates Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey players celebrate a goal Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie forward Noah Robinson (17) guides the puck Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie forward Tyler Larwood (96) and veteran forward MJ Graham (8) chase after the puck Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey fans cheer after a goal Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey pro forward Curtis Hansen (2) and veteran forward MJ Graham (8) attempt to steal the puck Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie defenseman Michal Sivek (4) readies himself Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey pro forward Mathias Tellstrom (6) looks up at fans at intermission Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey players sit on their bench Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie forward Scott Shorrock (19) faces off Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey pro forward Mathias Tellstrom (6) hits the puck Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey veteran defenseman Edgars Ozolinsh (18) goes for the puck Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey rookie defenseman Michael Haskins (10) looks at the goal Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco and Carolina Thunderbirds skate across the rink Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey players convene at timeout Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey forward rookie Matthew Bazarin (13) talks with an opponent Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, during Zydeco’s 5-3 win against the Carolina Thunderbirds at the Raising Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, La.