Silvertips Sign F and U.S. Born Prospect, Beau Courtney to a WHL Standard Player Agreement

EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips, seven time U.S. Division champions of the Western Hockey League, and general manager Garry Davidson announced today that U.S. born prospect forward Beau Courtney has signed a WHL standard player agreement with the Silvertips. By signing a WHL Standard Player Agreement, Courtney is guaranteed a WHL Scholarship for every year he plays in the WHL. "Beau is a solid individual and we're excited to add to our program," said Davidson. "He brings a well-rounde... Full Story

NAHL Announces 2019-20 All-Rookie Teams

DALLAS, TEXAS - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Rookie Teams for the 2019-20 season, as voted upon and selected by the league's 26 head coaches. The NAHL has also named All-Rookie Teams in each of the four divisions. NAHL players that have not played in a junior league or team prior to the 2019-20 season (any junior league or team in any location, foreign or domestic), or entered the season having played less than 10 NAHL regular season games, are considered rookies and eligible for All-Rookie recognition and honors by the NAHL. 2019-20 All-NAHL Rookie 1st T... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

This past week XFL quarterback P.J. Walker signed a two-year contract with the National Football League's Carolina Panthers, former Arena Football League Utah Blaze owner Robert Garff passed away due to the coronavirus at the age of 77, and the Women's National Basketball Association decided to keep its draft on April 17th as scheduled. Highlights from this week are from the XFL, National Lacrosse League, Premier Lacrosse League, BIG3, Major League Soccer and Major League Rugby. FOOTBALL XFL Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker signed a two-year deal with the NFL's Caroli... Full Story

Bragg Back with Birds for 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Hard-throwing right-hander Sam Bragg is returning to the Sioux Falls Canaries for the 2020 season, the club announced Tuesday. Bragg, who owns a career 3.43 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 6 seasons of affiliated ball, returns for his second season in Sioux Falls in 2020. "Having Sam back is big," said Canaries manager Mike Meyer. "He was one of the highest-pedigree free agents that we've landed in Sioux Falls, pitching-wise. He's had really solid numbers everywhere he's been." Bragg, 27, has largely pitched out of the bullpen throughout his pro career, but was both a start... Full Story

• Silvertips Sign F and U.S. Born Prospect, Beau Courtney to a WHL Standard Player Agreement - Everett Silvertips (WHL)
• Two Tauros Earn Rookie Honors - Minot Minotauros (NAHL)
• NAHL Announces 2019-20 All-Rookie Teams - (NAHL)
• Wisconsin Herd Players to Participate in First-Ever NBA 2k League Three for All Showdown - Wisconsin Herd (G League)
• Bragg Back with Birds for 2020 - Sioux Falls Canaries (AA)
• Best professional prospect award finalists revealed - (QMJHL)
• Israel Sesay and Uzi Tayou Named Ontario Fury 2019-20 Defensive Co-Players of the Year - Ontario Fury (MASL)
• Revs Bring Back Dotel, Add Backstop Castro - York Revolution (AtL)
• Two More Arms Join the 2020 Woodchucks Roster - Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods)
• Neumann Graduates as OHL's All-Time Ironman - Oshawa Generals (OHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Woeful Rumble Bees reflect trials and tribulations of bus league hockey - FPHL Lorain Morning Journal
• Frontier League not taking too big a lead on season - FL Washington Observer-Reporter
• Inter Miami's Victor Ulloa taking advantage of extra time by working toward college degree - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel
• Real Salt Lake coaches keeping busy during MLS suspension in anticipation of 2020 restart - MLS Deseret News
• NAL Committed To Playing In 2020 - NAL WTRF
• What might a relationship between Austin FC, Austin Bold look like? - MLS Austin American-Statesman
• FC Edmonton still working towards league opener while players in self-isolation - CPL Edmonton Sun
• Stars part ways with coach, GM Chupp after three seasons - USHL Lincoln Journal Star
• The Sounders are holed up at home like everyone else in hopes of an earlier restart to MLS season - MLS Seattle Times
• Opening day for American Association, Railroaders season still set for May 19 - AA Cleburne Times Review
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

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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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Las Vegas - American Hockey League (AHL)
3. Connecticut Hammerheads - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
4. Atletico Ottawa - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Chicago Smash - World TeamTennis (WTT)
6. Frisco Fighters - Indoor Football League (IFL)
7. Columbus - Indoor Football League (IFL)
8. California Dogecoin of Fairfield - Pacific Association (PA)
9. Mexico City Capitanes - NBA G League (G League)
10. Santa Cruz Seaweed - Pecos League (Pecos)

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

• California Dogecoin of Fairfield - Pacific Association (PA)
• Connecticut Hammerheads - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
• Chicago Smash - World TeamTennis (WTT)
• Las Vegas - American Hockey League (AHL)
• Atletico Ottawa - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Pittsburg Anchors - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Martinez Mackerel - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Santa Cruz Seaweed - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Columbus - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Mexico City Capitanes - NBA G League (G League)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

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