The RiverHawks replaced the Augusta Lynx, who had played in the city for ten years in the ECHL before folding in 2008.

[4] They had their home opener the following evening, against 2009–10 SPHL champions the Huntsville Havoc, ultimately losing 5–3, however they went on to place second in league by the season's close.

This forced the RiverHawks to play their remaining home games at their practice facility, where attendance was limited to season ticket holders and sponsors.

[6] Team owner Bob Kerzner, the city of Augusta, and arena operator Global Spectrum could not reach an agreement on repairing or replacing the arena's ice system in time for the club to commit to the 2013–14 SPHL season, forcing Kerzner to temporarily suspend team operations.

Kerzner stated that he would retain his franchise rights during the RiverHawks' hiatus, hoping to return to play in the 2014–15 season.