Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Frontier League: The independent Frontier League, which is a Major League Baseball Partner League, announced its 2022 season schedule will feature 16 teams aligned in eight-team East and West divisions. The league operated with 14 teams in four regional divisions last season with the two Quebec-based teams (Trois Rivieres Aigles and Quebec Les Capitales) merged as the Equipe Quebec travel team. Each of those teams will return to their respective homes in 2022 and the new Ottawa Ti... Full Story

Colt Conrad Signed to AHL Contract

HENDERSON - Henderson Silver Knights General Manager Tim Speltz announced today, December 6, that the Henderson Silver Knights have signed forward Colt Conrad to a two-year AHL contract. Conrad, 24, has been with the Silver Knights since October 30 on a professional tryout agreement, posting three goals and six points in 11 games with Henderson. The St. Alphonse, Manitoba native has three goals in his last five games. Prior to joining the Silver Knights, Conrad appeared in 32 AHL games over three seasons with the Toronto Marlies, totaling three goals and seven points. Conrad also posted ... Full Story

Rochester NY FC Joins MLS NEXT Pro

NEW YORK - Today, MLS NEXT Pro announced the 21 clubs that will compete in the new professional league's inaugural 2022 season. Established in June by Major League Soccer, the new professional league will complete an integrated player pathway from MLS NEXT through to the MLS first teams. The new league will offer young players and experienced professionals the opportunity to develop and showcase their talents while competing for an MLS NEXT Pro championship. MLS NEXT Pro will debut in 2022, a FIFA World Cup year, and just four years prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United S... Full Story

Connor Mackey Named AHL Player of the Week

STOCKTON, Calif. - With three goals and five points in two games over the weekend, defenseman Connor Mackey has been named American Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending December 5, announced Monday by the AHL. Two of Mackey's goals came shorthanded in the pair of victories over San Diego Friday and Saturday, while his third came on the man-advantage. He became the first Heat player since Curtis Lazar on December 8, 2018 to score both a shorthanded and power play goal in the same game with his Friday effort. He followed up with a goal and an assist in Saturday's win. Wit... Full Story

• Stockton Ports to Host Delta College in Spring Exhibition April 6Â - Stockton Ports (Low-A West)
• Kruger Earns Goalie of the Week Honours - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
• PHF Weekend Pulse: December 4-5 - (PHF)
• Sugar Skulls Sign Tamarick Vanover, Rayshad Jackson, and Nick Dawson to 2022 Roster - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL)
• Syracuse Crunch Sign Defenseman Frank Hora to PTO - Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
• Colt Conrad Signed to AHL Contract - Henderson Silver Knights (AHL)
• Minor League Baseball Announces 2021 CommUNITY Champion: WooSox Capture Coveted Award from MiLB - Worcester Red Sox (AAA East)
• Wings Defeat Panther City in Comeback Overtime Win - Philadelphia Wings (NLL)
• NAHL Announces Stars of the Week - (NAHL)
• Despite 1-2 Record, Warriors Pleased with Alberta Road Trip - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Former Utica Comets coach Travis Green let go by Vancouver Canucks amid changes - AHL Utica Observer-Dispatch
• Loons star Emanuel Reynoso, 26, accused of hitting 16-year-old boy at party in Argentina - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Minor League Baseball honors WooSox for outreach and initiative programs with CommUNITY Champion Award - AAA East Worcester Telegram & Gazette
• Angel City FC signs defender Mary Alice Vignola after trade with Washington - NWSL Los Angeles Daily News
• NC Courage acquire former UNC player Brianna Pinto from NJ/NY Gotham FC - NWSL WRAL
• Ex-Lynx assistant Hopkins let go as New York Liberty head coach - WNBA Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Gil Hodges, former Indianapolis Indian Minnie Miñoso elected to Hall of Fame - AAA East Indianapolis Star
• With deal complete, here's what Pride get in return for Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris - NWSL Orlando Sentinel
• FC Cincinnati roster: Defender Zico Bailey contract extension - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• If Almada comes, how will Atlanta United fit its attacking talent into one formation? - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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. Akron RubberDucks - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
2. Capital City Go-Go - NBA G League (G League)
3. Bowie Baysox - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
4. Washington Spirit - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
5. Maryland Black Bears - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
6. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
8. Washington Mystics - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - High-A East League (High-A East)
10. Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Double-A South League (AA South)

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

• 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)
• San Jose Earthquakes - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Minnesota United FC 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)

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
AA Central, AA Northeast, AA South, AAA East, AAA West, AzCL, AzFL, GCL, High-A Central, High-A East, High-A West, Low-A East, Low-A Southeast, Low-A West, ML, MLBDL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Mavericks, 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
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

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