Pelicans Recall Kira Lewis Jr. from Squadron

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has recalled guard Kira Lewis Jr. from the Birmingham Squadron, the team's NBA G League affiliate. Lewis Jr. (6-1, 178), who was last assigned to Birmingham on Jan. 24, has appeared in 11 games for the Squadron and averaged 15.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 26.5 minutes per contest. Drafted by New Orleans with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis Jr. has appeared in 84 games with the Pelicans and hol... Full Story

Panthers Recall Mack Guzda, Assign Grigori Denisenko

The roster moves continue, as the Panthers have recalled Mack Guzda and assigned Grigori Denisenko to Charlotte. The rookie netminder is 10-4-2 this season with Charlotte and has posted a 2.55 goals-against average and .911 save percentage. Guzda, who spent time serving as Alex Lyon's backup in Florida last week, is coming off his first pro shutout in Wednesday's win over Utica. Denisenko returns having logged 12 games and three assists at the NHL level this season. With Charlotte, the 2018 first rounder has amassed 18 points (8g, 10a) in 32 games this season. In a corresponding move,... Full Story

Blues Recall F Nikita Alexandrov, Assign Tyler Tucker to T-Birds

ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has recalled forward Nikita Alexandrov from its AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. In addition, the Blues have assigned defenseman Tyler Tucker to the Thunderbirds. Alexandrov, 22, has appeared in 16 games with the Blues this season, recording two goals and two assists. The 6'1, 177-pound forward has also recorded 20 points (12 goals, 8 assists) in 23 games with Springfield. Alexandrov was drafted by the Blues in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2019 NHL... Full Story

Grand Rapids Gold Reacquire Marcus Burk

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, have reacquired Marcus Burk. In October 2021, Burk joined the Grand Rapids Gold after a successful tryout with the team. Burk played 28 games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season and averaged 12.2 PPG, 2.8 RPG and 1.2 APG. The 6'3 Guard played in the 2022 Summer League with the Denver Nuggets. Burk played in two games during Summer League and averaged 3 PPG. On August 10, 2022, Burk signed with the Twarde Pierniki Torun of the Polish Basketball League. During his time in the P-EBL, Burk played se... Full Story

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

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

• Colorado Grit - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Rochester Jr. Americans - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Grand Rapids - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• 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)

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, PVF
Other Women's
WTT

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