Baylis Leads Rush Past Tulsa, 4-3

(TULSA, Okla.) - Stephen Baylis scored twice, Dillon Kelley made 37 saves and the Rapid City Rush beat the Tulsa Oilers, 4-3, Friday night at the BOK Center. The Rush got the scoring started in the first period when Calder Brooks fired a shot on net that Daniel Manella blocked but the rebound bounced right to Baylis. He flicked a wrist shot past Manella on the far post and Rapid City grabbed an early lead. They added to that lead later in the opening period as Tanner Schachle flung a shot ... Full Story

Noesen, Wolves Power Past Grand Rapids

ROSEMONT, Illinois - Stefan Noesen scored a pair of goals for the sixth time in his last 11 games to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 4-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night at Allstate Arena. Forward Maxim Letunov and defenseman Max Lajoie also scored for the Wolves (25-7-4-1), who defeated the Griffins for the seventh time in as many meetings this season as they outshot the visitors 40-16. Andrew Poturalski and CJ Smith, Noesen's linemates, added two assists apiece as all three continue to rank among the American Hockey League's top four scorers. "The power play was big... Full Story

River Dragons Offense Explodes for 9 Goals in Friday Night Win

Columbus, GA - The Columbus River Dragons snapped their recent slump with a strong effort on home ice defeating the Port Huron Prowlers by a score of 9-1. Columbus scored the first five goals of the game through the opening 40 minutes. Led off in the first period by the familiar line of Josh Pietrantonio, Austin Daae and Hunter Bersani. The first goal belonged to Daae, set up by Bersani underneath the goal line as he sent a one-timer home just after a River Dragons power play had expired. Minutes later, Bersani didn't have to sweat the penalty clock as he fired one off the base of the post ... Full Story

Marksmen Win Ninth Straight over Macon

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the Southern Professional Hockey League, defeated the Macon Mayhem 3-0 at the Crown Coliseum on Friday night. A new look Marksmen group leaped out to a fast start scoring just 3:10 into the game when Drake Glover clubbed a one-timer over the shoulder of Michael Stiliadis. Glover's goal marks his eighth of the season and continues a scoring streak as he has scored in five of his last six games. Matt McNair assisted on the Glover goal to take the team lead in points with 26, passing his former college teammate Taylor McCloy. ... Full Story

• Baylis Leads Rush Past Tulsa, 4-3 - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
• Noesen, Wolves Power Past Grand Rapids - Chicago Wolves (AHL)
• Admirals Lead from Start to Finish, Defeat Stingrays - Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
• River Dragons Offense Explodes for 9 Goals in Friday Night Win - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL)
• Brian Billett, Thunderbolts Shut Down Havoc 3-1 - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL)
• Hat Tricks Stay Hot, Start Series with Home Win - Danbury Hat Tricks (FPHL)
• Marksmen Win Ninth Straight over Macon - Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL)
• Firebirds Rally from Behind Twice, Topple Greyhounds in Overtime - Flint Firebirds (OHL)
• Black Bears Chop Tomahawks 4-1 - Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
• Wolf Pack Win Shootout Thriller over Bruins at XL Center - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
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• Omaha Lancers name Mike Picozzi as hockey club's new majority owner - USHL Omaha World-Herald
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• D.C. United transfers Kevin Paredes to Wolfsburg - MLS Washington Post
• Andrew Gutman wants to prove his quality to Atlanta United - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• 4 Ice Dogs, coach taking part in Top Prospects tournament - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
• Aberdeen Wings NAHL Top Prospects Tournament selections recruits - NAHL Aberdeen American News
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Rapid City Rush celebrate a goal against the Tulsa Oilers

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5. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
6. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
7. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
8. Arkansas Travelers - Double-A Central League (AA Central)
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