Tormenta FC Dominates New England 4-0

STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC gave the fans an exciting show in Erk Russell Park tonight, dominating the New England Revolution II 4-0 for the club's final home match of 2020 USL League One regular season. The squad took control early on and showed off new offensive power with a four-goal match, the team's largest margin of victory in two seasons of League One competition. Joshua Phelps led the way with one goal and one assist on the night, earning him Man of the Match honors, w... Full Story

Introducing the Jersey Shore BlueClaws

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - The BlueClaws and the Jersey Shore have made great partners over the last 20 years, and on Wednesday night, they officially announced a name change and re-branding to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The official name change announcement was made at a VIP event at Seahorse, part of Asbury Park's historic Convention Hall. As part of the re-branding, the team unveiled an entire new set of logos, on-field caps, and an all-new Jersey Shore BlueClaws home white jersey. The remainder of the uniform set will be announced at a later date. "This is truly a banner day for the... Full Story

Import Draft Selection Artem Kulakov Commits to Otters

Erie, Pennsylvania - The Erie Otters announced today that defenseman Artem Kulakov (pronounced ARR-tim KOO-luh-koff), Erie's second round pick at the 2020 CHL Import Draft, has committed to the team and completed an OHL standard player agreement. "Artem is a mobile defender with good size and has a noticeable ability to contribute offensively," said Scott Grieve, Otters assistant director of hockey operations. "He brings a wealth of experience, including time internationally with Russia's U16 team. We're thrilled to welcome Artem to the Otters family and excited to see him in an Otters u... Full Story

Komets Re-Sign Brett McKenzie

Fort Wayne, IN - The Fort Wayne Komets announced Wednesday that forward Brett McKenzie has agreed to terms for the upcoming season. McKenzie, 23, finished tenth in the ECHL in scoring with 60 points in his first season with the Komets. The Ottawa, Ontario native netted 23 goals and passed for 37 assists in his second pro season. McKenzie also logged one game with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL last season. "Brett is really a big piece to our puzzle. He solidifies our offense up front," said Head Coach Ben Boudreau. "Finishing in the top ten in scoring is just scratching the surface of his... Full Story

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Tri-City Storm in preseason action

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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Wyoming Mustangs - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
3. Northern Arizona Wranglers - Indoor Football League (IFL)
4. Albany Empire - National Arena League (NAL)
5. Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
6. Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
7. Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
8. Angel City - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
9. Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Ottawa - Frontier League (FL)

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

• Wyoming Mustangs - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Ottawa - Frontier League (FL)
• Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Northern Arizona Wranglers - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Albany Empire - National Arena League (NAL)
• Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Gastonia - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
• Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
• Angel City - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

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
AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods, TCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

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

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

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

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