Blue Jackets Send Netminder Kivlenieks to Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MI.- The Columbus Blue Jackets have reassigned netminder Matiss Kivlenieks to Kalamazoo from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) the team announced on Saturday morning. Kivlenieks, pronounced muh-TEESE kihv-LEHN-ihks, appeared in 14 games with the Monsters this season, posting a record of 4-4-0 with a 3.71 goals against average and a .873 save percentage. Over two seasons in the AHL the netminder has posted a record of 18-25-5 with two shutouts, a 3.33 goals against average, and a .887 sa... Full Story

Kings Recall Defenseman Matt Roy from Ontario

ONTARIO - The Los Angeles Kings, NHL affiliate of the Ontario Reign, have recalled defenseman Matt Roy from Ontario. The 23-year-old Roy (born March 1, 1995) is a 6-0, 208-pound native of Canton, Mich. who has appeared in 44 games this season with the Reign, posting 29 points (8-21=29) and 15 penalty minutes, leading all Ontario blueliners this season. Since making his professional debut during the 2016-17 season, Roy has appeared in 101 AHL games, recording 47 points (12-35=47) and 45 penalty minutes. The Ontario Reign are in the midst of their 2018-19 season, their fourth as members of... Full Story

Detroit Recalls Hronek

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday recalled defenseman Filip Hronek from the Grand Rapids Griffins. Hronek, 21, has split his second professional season between Grand Rapids and Detroit. He leads all Griffins defensemen in points (23), goals (7), assists (16) and power play goals (4) while adding a plus-four rating and 45 penalty minutes in 28 appearances. In his NHL debut this season, the 6-foot, 178-pound blueliner has registered 10 points (3-7-10) and 24 PIM while averaging 18:24 of ice time in 23 games with the Red Wings. Selected in the second round, 53rd overal... Full Story

Sockers Win In Donovan's Debut 6-4 Over Tacoma

SAN DIEGO - Landon Donovan assisted on the game-winning goal in his Major Arena Soccer League debut as the San Diego Sockers defeated the Tacoma Stars by a 6-4 count in front of 8.492 fans at Pechanga Arena San Diego. The Sockers (13-1) set a franchise record for attendance since 2009 while winning their eleventh consecutive match, with six different players for the home side netting goals. "It's awesome, and this team deserves it," said Donovan of the rich atmosphere in San Diego and the record crowd, "It's the best team in the league, the most storied franchise in soccer history, and ... Full Story

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• Martin Frk adds depth - maybe too much - for veteran-laden Griffins - AHL Grand Rapids Press
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• O'Brien's 20th goal of the season gives Newfoundland Growlers OT win against South Carolina - ECHL St. John's Telegram
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• Kindopp scores twice as the Silvertips beat Kelowna 3-1 - WHL Everett Herald
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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. Arizona Hotshots - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
2. Birmingham Iron - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
3. Orlando Apollos - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
4. Salt Lake Stallions - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
5. Atlanta Legends - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
6. San Antonio Commanders - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
7. Columbus - Arena Football League (AFL)
8. Memphis Express - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
9. San Diego Fleet - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
10. Winnipeg Ice - Western Hockey League (WHL)

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

• Columbus - Arena Football League (AFL)
• Winnipeg Ice - Western Hockey League (WHL)
• Wasco Reserves - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Cape Catfish - Prospect League (Prospect)
• Atlantic City - Arena Football League (AFL)
• Chicago Aztecs - American Arena League (AAL)
• Orlando Predators - National Arena League (NAL)
• Westfield - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
• Carolina Predators - American Arena League (AAL)
• Carolina Cowboyz - American Arena League (AAL)

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
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BASKETBALL
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G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
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AAL, AFL, CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
AAF, CFL, XFL

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

LACROSSE
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NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
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SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
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Women's Soccer
NWSL