| Gulf Coast Swords | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Bradenton, Florida |
| League | ECHL |
| Home arena | Lakewood Arena |
| Colors | Black, Red, White |
| Franchise history | |
| 1989–2000 | Hampton Roads Admirals |
| 2001–2004 | Columbus Cottonmouths |
| never played | Gulf Coast Swords |
The Gulf Coast Swords were a planned expansion team of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Due to years of delays in the construction of Lakewood Arena in Bradenton, Florida, the ECHL terminated the franchise on September 28, 2006, more than two years after the franchise was supposed to begin play.