The NFL didn’t pan out for Tim Tebow. Neither did MLB for the Heisman winner from the University of Florida. Next up, ice hockey.
Tebow is going to be a co-owner of an ECHL franchise located in Lake Tahoe, NV.
The team — yet to have a nickname — will start play in the 2024-25 season.
“I love that sports can bring people together from all over to enjoy camaraderie, competition, and community impact,” said Tebow, who already has minority stakes in the Savannah Ghost Pirates and Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be part of a group bringing hockey to the Tahoe area for fans and families to create memories for years to come.”
The co-owner is Dave Hodges, who is the chairman and CEO of Hodges Management Group and founder/owner of 925 Partners.
“It is an honor and a privilege to steward this new franchise for the community,” Hodges said. “Tim and I are excited to be able to share this new team with the community. We look forward to engaging the fans as we name the team, design the logos and eventually drop the puck in October of 2024. We believe in the power of sports to bring communities together and there’s no better place than the South Lake Tahoe region. With this new ECHL team, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable games, making lasting memories and impacting this community positively.”
The Lake Tahoe franchise will be the 29th team in the league.