Tomahawks Edge Danbury to Earn Sweep

The Johnstown Tomahawks defeated the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks 3-2 Saturday afternoon, earning a weekend sweep on the road and their fourth straight win. Will Lawrence opened the scoring with his second goal of the weekend 3:37 into the game. Shortly after the goal, the game turned physical with 24 penalty minutes being assessed between the two teams. Will Moore netted and even strength goal in the late stages of the period, giving Johnstown a 2-0 lead after the first for the second consecutive ... Full Story

Squadron Win Second Consecutive Road Contest with 113-106 Victory at Maine

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League Affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, won its second consecutive road game Saturday, defeating the third-place Maine Celtics, 113-106, at Portland Expo Center. Birmingham (4-12) trailed by as many as 17 mid-way through the contest and took its first lead at the end of the third quarter when Jordan Swing's midrange floater fell to put the Squadron up 80-78. The Celtics (8-5) reclaimed the lead on the first possession of the fourth quarter, but Birmingham took back the advantage for good with 5:34 left on a James Kelly layup. Two... Full Story

Syracuse Crunch Loan Defenseman Tyson Feist to Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today defenseman Tyson Feist has been loaned to the Hockey Club by the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL). Feist, 22, has appeared in 13 games this season with the Solar Bears, scoring three goals and six assists and posting 15 penalty minutes. Feist leads the Solar Bears in plus/minus (+/-) rating with a plus-12. The Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, native was recalled by the Crunch on January 21 and has skated in five games for Syracuse this season. Prior to his professional career, the 6-foot-3, 208-pound def... Full Story

Monsters Announce Pair of Roster Moves

CLEVELAND -The AHL's Cleveland Monsters, top affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Saturday that the Blue Jackets recalled defenseman Jake Christiansen from the Monsters and Cleveland recalled forward Erik Bradford from the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings. In 17 appearances for Columbus this season, Christiansen supplied 0-2-2 with four penalty minutes and added 2-10-12 with 14 penalty minutes in 23 appearances for the Monsters. Bradford posted 1-0-1 with six penalty minutes in 20 appearances for the Monsters this year and added 1-6-7 with four penalty minutes and a +2 rating in ei... Full Story

• Tomahawks Edge Danbury to Earn Sweep - Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
• NYCFC Knots Defending Champs in Preseason Play - New York City FC (MLS)
• Jackalopes Beat New Mexico, 6-1 - Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
• Sounders FC Plays Pair of Preseason Friendlies in Marbella, Spain - Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
• Wolverines Aim to Bounce Back Following Friday Loss - Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL)
• Rapids to Close out Preseason Stint in Mexico with Querétaro Matchup - Colorado Rapids (MLS)
• Squadron Win Second Consecutive Road Contest with 113-106 Victory at Maine - Birmingham Squadron (G League)
• Syracuse Crunch Loan Defenseman Tyson Feist to Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
• Wichita Closes Three-Game Series Tonight in Idaho - Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
• Flint Seeks First-Ever Win over Colts on Home Ice Tonight - Flint Firebirds (OHL)
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• Premier Hockey Federation All-Star Game at a glance: TV info, time, rosters, and more - PHF Boston Globe
• Sports Digest: Chad Epperson returning for second season as Sea Dogs manager - EL Portland Press Herald
• Winterhawks hold off Broncos charge, win 4th straight - WHL Portland Oregonian
• Buffalo Bandits use third-quarter rally to beat Philadelphia Wings - NLL Buffalo News
• FerryHawks Hot Stove: Island club bolsters roster with two more additions, including former Brooklyn Cyclone - SAL Staten Island Advance
• FerryHawks Hot Stove: Island club bolsters roster with two more additions, including former Brooklyn Cyclone - AtL Staten Island Advance
• How Boston Pride goalie Corinne Schroeder made the transition from college star at BU and Quinnipiac to PHF All-Star as a rookie - PHF Boston Globe
• Whom should the Sky target if they can't re-sign Courtney Vandersloot and Candace Parker? - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Chicago Bears work out CFL quarterbacks Jake Dolegala, Kai Locksley - CFL 3 DownNation
• Take Me Back: Goalie Talk With Brian Phipps and Brody Fuller - PLL US Lacrosse Magazine
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• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Seattle Sounders FC in Marbella, Spain

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