The Ice Dawgs, the University of Georgia’s intercollegiate hockey team, have been around for 31 seasons, which may come as a surprise to many familiar with the Classic City of Athens.
While the Ice Dawgs have been playing in an enclosed arena for some time, they recently moved outside for their last four games, competing in real hockey weather, given the intense cold spell Athens has experienced in recent weeks.
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