The Mayhem have played at the Macon Centerplex since the 2015-2016 season and plan to continue doing so going forward.
MACON, Ga. — Mayhem isn't going anywhere.
On Tuesday, the Macon Mayhem announced they had signed a contract extension with the city of Macon and the Macon Centerplex, remaining in the location they've called home for the past eight years.
“We are excited to call the city of Macon and Macon Centerplex our home for the next five seasons,” said team owner and CEO Chuck Norris. “This new extension provides stability for our team so we can focus our efforts on the continued growth of our business. David Aiello and the rest of the Centerplex and Oak View Group teams have done a great job so far and we are proud to continue to call them our partners.”
The contract extension will keep the team in Macon through the 2028-2029 season.
Centerplex, also known as the Macon Coliseum, has been the home of the Mayhem since the 2015-2016 season and was previously home to minor league hockey teams the Trucks and Whoopee.
“We are thrilled that the Macon Mayhem will continue to call the Macon Coliseum home,” said David Aiello, general manager of Oak View Group, which manages the Macon Centerplex. “The team's lease extension is a testament to their vision for Macon's future and our shared goal of bringing thrilling experiences to the community.”
The Mayhem won their only Presidents Cup title at the Coliseum in 2017 and will have a chance to do it again in their 10th season under their new head coach.
Two days after announcing the contract extension, Macon announced that Dave Pseniczny had been hired as the team's head coach.
The former Quad City Storm head coach will have a chance to lead the Mayhem back to championship contention after a bottom-two finish last season and a six-year winless streak.
After signing a multi-year contract extension, he'll also get a chance to win a championship at the Coliseum, starting later this year on Oct. 19 against Birmingham.
“There has been a lot of change and uncertainty in the hockey world in Macon over the last few years,” Pseniczny said. “I have visited Macon many times as a coach and player and it is clear that the team has great support from the community, including a passionate fan base. From recent conversations it's also clear that we have support from the venue and the city, which is very important. My goal is to bring it all together on the ice, and I am working every day to build a team that everyone can be proud of, on and off the ice.”
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