ZSE Family
Jacksonville Icemen
The Jacksonville Icemen, who ZSE owns and operates, are based out of Jacksonville, FL, and play out of the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. They led the ECHL in attendance in both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and are consistently among the league’s leaders in attendance and group sales.
Savannah Ghost Pirates
ZSE owns and operates the Savannah Ghost Pirates, who play at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, GA. In their inaugural ECHL season in 2022-23, they led the league in season memberships and sold out 33 of their 36 games.
Community First Igloo
The Community First Igloo is a first-class facility based in Jacksonville, FL, and the practice facility to the Jacksonville Icemen. This community facility consists of two ice sheets, a bar and restaurant, pro shop, esports venue and more. ZSE owns and operates the Community First Igloo.
32 Degrees Marketing
32 Degrees Marketing is a full-service marketing agency based out of Jacksonville, FL. The agency provides a range of services including graphic design, promotional items, screen printing, embroidery, branding, video, SEO/SEM, media buying and more. ZSE owns and operates 32 Degrees Marketing.
Ghost Pirates Ice
Ghost Pirates Ice, located in Savannah, GA, is at the MLK Jr. Arena based in the Savannah Civic Center. Ghost Pirates Ice, which ZSE operates, is a community facility that provides public skating, figure skating programs, hockey leagues, and more.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers
Tahoe Knight Monsters
The Tahoe Knight Monsters will officially drop the puck and compete in the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in October 2024 as a part of the ECHL. ZSE owns and operates the Knight Monsters, who will play 36 regular-season home games.
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers is owned and operated by ZSE. They are a part of the Atlantic League and play out of Gastonia, NC. ZSE also operates CaroMont Health Park.
Charlotte Checkers
The Charlotte Checkers have been a member of the American Hockey League since 2010 but trace their roots in Charlotte back to 1956, when they began play at what is still their current venue, Bojangles Coliseum. The Checkers won a Calder Cup championship in 2019, the AHL’s President’s Award for overall excellence in 2019-20 and are three-time winners of the league’s Excellence in Community Service Award. The team also hosted the highly successful Queen City Outdoor Classic, which drew a sellout crowd of over 13,000 to Truist Field in uptown Charlotte in January of 2024.
Greensboro Gargoyles
The Greensboro Gargoyles, an official affiliate to the NHL and AHL, will officially drop the puck and compete in the First Horizon Coliseum in October 2025 as a part of the ECHL. The team will play 36 regular season home games. The Greensboro Gargoyles are owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.
The UpShot League
The UpShot League is a brand new professional women’s basketball league. The league will begin play in May 2026 with four brand new teams in Jacksonville, FL, Savannah, GA, Greensboro, NC, and Charlotte, NC. The UpShot League is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.
The UpShot Jacksonville
The UpShot Jacksonville is one of four teams in a brand new professional women’s basketball league. The team will begin play in May 2026 with 20 regular season home games at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The UpShot Jacksonville is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.
The UpShot Savannah
The UpShot Savannah is one of four teams in a brand new professional women’s basketball league. The team will begin play in May 2026 with 20 regular season home games at the Enmarket Arena. The UpShot Savannah is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.
The UpShot Greensboro
The UpShot Greensboro is one of four teams in a brand new professional women’s basketball league. The team will begin play in May 2026 with 20 regular season home games at the First Horizon Coliseum. The UpShot Greensboro is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.
The UpShot Charlotte
The UpShot Charlotte is one of four teams in a brand new professional women’s basketball league. The team will begin play in May 2026 with 20 regular season home games at the Bojangles Coliseum. The UpShot Charlotte is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.