Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: A group called REV Entertainment, whose chief executive officer is a partner in the group that owns the independent American Association's Cleburne (TX) Railroaders, plans to work with the city of Shreveport (LA) to build a new multi-sport facility that would include a ballpark for an independent baseball team. There has been no agreement on the league in which a Shreveport team would play, but the American Association is an option. The American Association ... Full Story

3 Power-Play Goals Propels Cougars to 6-3 Win in Langley

LANGLEY BC - The Prince George Cougars snapped their mini two game losing skid with a come from behind win over the Vancouver Giants, Sunday at the Langley Events Centre. The Cougars and Giants traded goals in the opening period. Ty Thorpe got the scoring started just over a minute into the game to get Vancouver ahead. In the final minutes of the first period, Cole Dubinsky wired a wrist shot by Brett Mirwald on the power-play to tie the game. The game remained 1-1 after one. The Giants added a pair of power-play goals in the second to get up 3-1, getting goals from Ty Halaburda and Samu... Full Story

Pats Cruise To 8-2 Win Over Oil Kings

Edmonton, Alta. - The Regina Pats attack was on full display on Sunday afternoon as they closed out their trip out west with a convincing 8-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rogers Place. During their six-game quest, the Queen City Kids went an impressive 5-1-0-0. Easton Armstrong scored his first career hat-trick (ninth, 10th, 11th) to help lead the visitors to victory. Borya Valis sniped twice in the contest while Connor Bedard scored his 27th and tied his career high with five points (1G-4A). Tanner Howe scored his 18th and added three assists, and Alexander Suzdalev (16th) also score... Full Story

Indy Sweeps Tulsa in Three-Game Series

TULSA - The Indy Fuel, who have been on the road since last Sunday, set out to sweep the Tulsa Oilers in the final of a three-game series between the two teams. After winning Thursday (3-1) and Friday (5-4), the Fuel once again came out on top and completed the sweep, winning 4-1. The first period started with the Fuel up in shots early but the Oilers evened out shots about halfway through the period with a few good chances. The Fuel struck first with a goal by Kale Howarth 17 minutes into the frame. Justin Bean took Tulsa's first penalty of the game with a slashing call, leading to the Fue... Full Story

• Reign Earn 5-2 Win Over Condors - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• 3 Power-Play Goals Propels Cougars to 6-3 Win in Langley - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
• Pats Cruise To 8-2 Win Over Oil Kings - Regina Pats (WHL)
• Canucks Complete Laval Sweep, Defeat Rocket 6-3 - Abbotsford Canucks (AHL)
• Barracuda Race Past Roadrunners 4-3 in OT - San Jose Barracuda (AHL)
• Rockets End Losing Streak - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
• Indy Sweeps Tulsa in Three-Game Series - Indy Fuel (ECHL)
• ANNOUNCEMENT: Tulsa Oilers Owner Andy Scurto Named One of the Tulsans of the Year - Tulsa Oilers (IFL)
• Calgary Hitmen Fans Toss 20,294 Plush Toys at ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss - Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
• Barron's Late Tiebreaker Lifts 'Bolts over Bobcats - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Charlotte FC acquires star striker in Argentina Enzo Copetta - MLS Charlotte Observer
• Peoria Rivermen hockey brings back SPHL Rookie of Year Marcel Godbout - SPHL Peoria Journal Star
• Penguins demolish Bears - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Could Komets be looking to trade? Sounds like it. - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Skyforce put up season high 142 in win over Herd - G League KELO
• Walleye comeback falls short in 4-3 loss at Wheeling - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Joel Hofer makes 33 saves, leads Springfield Thunderbirds past Bridgeport Islanders - AHL Springfield Republican
• Worcester Railers come up short during weekend finale against Newfoundland Growlers, 3-2 - ECHL Springfield Republican
• Former Syracuse Chief Fred McGriff elected to Baseball Hall of Fame - IL Syracuse Post Standard
• Oilers fall 4-1 as Fuel complete sweep - ECHL Tulsa World
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Ontario Reign's Tyler Madden And Quinton Byfield Celebrate Win

See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
2. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Bowie Baysox - Eastern League (EL)
4. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
5. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
6. Toledo Mud Hens - International League (IL)
7. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - South Atlantic League (SAL)
8. Cleveland Monsters - American Hockey League (AHL)
9. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Carolina League (CarL)
10. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Cleveland - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Frederick - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Memphis Showboats - United States Football League (USFL)
• Rhode Island FC - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Carolina Core FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Winnipeg Sea Bears - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Chicago Hounds - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Minot Hot Tots - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Jim Thorpe All-Americans - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• One Knoxville SC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PHF

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL, PBLA
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL, USLSL