Third-Period Explosion Lifts Checkers over Lehigh Valley

CHARLOTTE, NC - The Checkers shook off a slow start with a fireworks-filled third period, rallying to flatten the Phantoms 4-1. After two periods of play in which the home squad couldn't quite put things together offensively, the Checkers found themselves trailing 1-0 and facing a crucial penalty kill in the opening moments of the third. The offense emerged in that moment, however, as Connor Carrick broke out for a shorthanded odd-man rush and buried a quick wrister to pull the score even. ... Full Story

Fix-Wolansky and Gaunce Both Score Hat Tricks in Monsters 7-3 Win

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters beat the Rochester Americans 7-3 on Saturday afternoon at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With the win, the Monsters are now 13-12-4-3 and are currently in sixth place in the AHL's North Division standings. Rochester's Michael Mersch scored a power-play goal at 7:23 of the opening frame, but Cleveland took control starting with Brendan Gaunce's man-advantage tally at 13:12 off feeds from Cole Cassels and Cole Fonstad. Trey Fix-Wolansky closed out the first period with an unassisted marker at 14:10 leaving the Monsters ahead 2-1 after 20 minutes. The Amerks eve... Full Story

Panthers Recall Chase Priskie, Assign Evan Fitzpatrick to Charlotte

The Panthers have added another defenseman to their roster, recalling Chase Priskie from Charlotte. Priskie currently leads all Charlotte blue liners in scoring with 18 points (4g, 14a) in 28 games and ranks second on the team in assists. With another two helpers in Thursday's win, Priskie now has five points in his last four games for Charlotte. He rejoins Florida having appeared in two NHL games this season. Additionally, the Panthers have assigned Evan Fitzpatrick to Charlotte. The netminder had been serving on Florida's taxi squad over the last week after signing an NHL deal wi... Full Story

Rangers Recall Greco, Reunanen to Taxi Squad, Assign Wall to Wolf Pack

HARTFORD, CT - The New York Rangers announced on Saturday that the club has recalled forward Anthony Greco and defenseman Tarmo Reunanen to the taxi squad from the Hartford Wolf Pack. In addition, the Rangers has assigned goaltender Tyler Wall to the Wolf Pack. Jones, selected in the third round (68th overall) by the Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has skated in 23 games with the Wolf Pack in his rookie professional season. Jones has scored 17 points (4 g, 13 a), including his first professional goal, with the Pack in 2021-22. He's also skated in three NHL games with the Rangers on the... Full Story

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Lehigh Valley Phantoms exchange congratulations along the bench

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1. Bowie Baysox - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
2. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
3. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - High-A East League (High-A East)
4. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Double-A South League (AA South)
6. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
7. Arkansas Travelers - Double-A Central League (AA Central)
8. NJ/NY Gotham FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
9. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
10. Grand Rapids Griffins - American Hockey League (AHL)

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

• Santa Rosa Scuba Divers - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Weimar Hormigas - Pecos League (Pecos)
• St. Louis City SC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• FC Cincinnati NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• New York City FC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Houston Dynamo 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Columbus Crew 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Rapids 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Chicago Fire FC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)

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BASKETBALL
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CIF, IFL, NAL
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HOCKEY
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PHF

LACROSSE
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PLL

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SOCCER
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