Glads Muzzle Solar Bears in Thrilling OT Win

DULUTH, GA - The Atlanta Gladiators topped the Orlando Solar Bears in thrilling fashion when they earned a 5-4 overtime victory on the back of F Samuel Asselin's hat trick and four-point night. The Gladiators' defensive energy in the opening minutes Friday evening was in direct contrast to how they finished Wednesday's contest. The home team contested every Orlando shot, and stood tall against their division rivals. Their efforts were eventually rewarded with 5:48 to play in the first peri... Full Story

Stingrays Take over ECHL Points Lead with 4-1 Win

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays (29-5-3-1) got ahead early with two goals in the first and defeated the Jacksonville Icemen (12-20-4-0) by a final score of 4-1 for their fourth straight win on Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. The victory gave South Carolina 62 total points in the standings, which leads the ECHL. The Rays are now 13-4-0 at home in North Charleston this season. Andrew Cherniwchan led the way offensively on Friday with two goals and an assist, while both Cole Ully and Matt Nuttle each had two assists and goaltender Logan Thompson picked... Full Story

Monsters End Skid with Thrilling 4-3 Shootout Win over Amerks

ROCHESTER, NY - The AHL's Cleveland Monsters defeated the Rochester Americans in a shootout on Friday at Blue Cross Arena by a final score of 4-3. With the win, the Monsters improved to 18-19-1-2 and with 39 points, currently occupy seventh place in the AHL's North Division standings. Rochester's John Gilmour posted a power-play goal at 14:45 of the opening period to give the Amerks a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes of play, but Cleveland's Ryan MacInnis leveled the score at 2:55 of the middle frame thanks to extra-man feeds from Andrew Peeke and Trey Fix-Wolansky. Casey Mittelstadt staked the ... Full Story

Moore's Late-Game Heroics Lift Mad Ants to Third Consecutive Win

Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Fort Wayne Mad Ants defeated the Greensboro Swarm, 112-110, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Friday night. Mad Ants (12-14) forward Ben Moore converted a missed Walt Lemon Jr. layup with 2.2 seconds remaining to give the Mad Ants its third consecutive win. Moore ended the night with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Friday night was Moore's third triple-double in the last three games. After a Greensboro (4-21) timeout, Charlotte Hornets assignee Caleb Martin hoisted a long 3-point attempt as time expired and bounced off the back of the rim. Martin led all sco... Full Story

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• Rush edge Fuel with two late goals - ECHL Rapid City Journal
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• Rookie goaltender Ryan Bednard makes 36 saves in AHL debut, Springfield Thunderbirds knock off Syracuse 4-1 - AHL Springfield Republican
• Walleye forward Kestner selected for shot competition at ECHL All-Star Classic - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Portland Thorns forward Hayley Raso leaving to play for Everton - NWSL Portland Oregonian
• Isaac Ratcliffe’s two-point night powers Phantoms past Binghamton - AHL Allentown Morning Call
• Bandits return home, host division rival Toronto for ‘90s Night’ - NLL Buffalo News
• Patrick Kane returns for memories, as London Knights retire his number - OHL London Free Press
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Atlanta Gladiators forward Samuel Asselin vs. the Orlando Solar Bears

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4. Columbus - Indoor Football League (IFL)
5. Mexico City Capitanes - NBA G League (G League)
6. Battle Creek Rumble Bees - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
7. Bloomington - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
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10. Waterdogs - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)

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• Mexico City Capitanes - NBA G League (G League)
• Worcester Red Sox - International League (IL)
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