RIVER DRAGONS ACQUIRE FORWARD TATE LEESON FROM TOPEKA

COLUMBUS, Ga. — December 1, 2025 — The Columbus River Dragons announced today that the team has acquired the rights to forward Tate Leeson from the Topeka Scarecrows in exchange for future considerations. The River Dragons have a 30-day window to sign Tate to a standard player-agreement.

Leeson, 26, is a forward from Smith Falls, Ontario, who most recently skated with the Watertown Wolves during the 2024-25 season. In 15 games with Watertown that year, the 6-0, 175-pound forward posted 24 points (7G, 17A).

The former Captain of the Watertown Wolves has appeared in 101 FPHL games, recording 131 points (63G, 68A) and 347 penalty minutes with the club, along with the now defunct Elmira Mammoth. He has additionally skated in 19 SPHL games with the Peoria Rivermen and Evansville Thunderbolts, posting six points (2G, 4A). 

Additionally, with today being the failed to report deadline, Columbus have released the following players: Brian Dunford (D), Matthew Petizian (G), Tristan Reid (F), Trever Sanderson (F), Nash Hatcher (F), and Hugh Anderson (D). As a result, all listed players are free to sign elsewhere in the FPHL, should they chose.