[3] In late 2022 and early 2023, the Federal Prospects Hockey League's (FPHL) Mississippi Sea Wolves hosted three exhibition games in the Raising Cane's River Center Arena with the Carolina Thunderbirds and the Port Huron Prowlers, drawing a little over 7,000 fans for each game.

[3][4] In April 2023, the Federal Prospects Hockey League announced a three-year lease with the Raising Cane's River Center and the city of Baton Rouge to secure the spot for an ice hockey team.

We believe in creating a sports team that not only excels on the ice but also reflects the unique culture and spirit of Baton Rouge.

FPHL Veteran Coach Paul Maclean and Matthew Fornari as Co-Coaches.

[10] In January 2025, ahead of a future expansion of the FPHL into Topeka, Kansas, the Zydeco played a neutral site games against the Danville Dashers while branded as the "Topeka Road Runners", in honor of the former NAHL team of the same name.