Penguins Led by "Big Z" in 4-2 Victory over Phantoms

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Radim Zohorna led the way as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their third game in a row by beating the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 4-2, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Wednesday night. 'Big Z' led the offense for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (4-1-0-0), lighting the lamp twice. The Penguins did not give up the lead after Zohorna earned it for them late in the first period. The Penguins struck first when Jamie Devane found the back of the net at 6:04 of the opening f... Full Story

Everblades Outlast Admirals 5-4

ESTERO, Fla. - A third period goal from Alex Aleardi lifted the Everblades to their first victory of the 2021-22 season on Wednesday night against the Norfolk Admirals. The Everblades opened up the scoresheet at Hertz Arena with 8:29 to go in the first period. Ben Masella fired the puck from the blue line and it was batted into the net by captain John McCarron to put the Blades up 1-0. It didn't take long for Florida to double the lead as Jake Jaremko hit the twine just 2:15 later. The rookie curled into the slot from the near boards before defeating Norfolk goalie Beck Warm between the ... Full Story

Thunder Use Electric Powerplay to Down Railers, 6-2

GLENS FALLS, NY - The Adirondack Thunder notched their first win of the season on Wednesday night at Cool Insuring Arena as they beat the Worcester Railers 6-2. Adirondack's man-advantage tallied three of the Thunder's six goals in the victory. After the Railers scored early on a powerplay of their own, the Thunder used a three-goal first period to gain an edge. Colin Long (Payne), Alex Carrier (Thompson, DeVito) and Patrick Grasso (PP - Smith, Masonius) added goals in the first frame. Worcester pulled within a goal in the second but another powerplay goal by the Thunder, this time thank... Full Story

Almeida the OT Hero in Wheeling's First Win of the Season

CORALVILLE, IA- The Wheeling Nailers needed a bit of a dramatic ending to secure their first win of their 30th season, and they got that on Wednesday night in their first ever trip to Coralville, Iowa. The Iowa Heartlanders scored with 90 seconds left to force overtime, but in the extra session, Justin Almeida made sure the visitors skated away with the two points, as his left side rip gave the Nailers a 4-3 triumph. Cam Hausinger and Chris Ortiz both scored their first career goals in the victory. The two squads played to a 1-1 draw in the opening stanza, as the Nailers got on the board fi... Full Story

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Lehigh Valley Phantoms center Gerry Mayhew along the Lehigh Valley bench

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1. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Atlantic League (AtL)
2. Bowie Baysox - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
3. Aberdeen IronBirds - High-A East League (High-A East)
4. Akron RubberDucks - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
5. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
6. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - High-A East League (High-A East)
8. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
9. NJ/NY Gotham FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
10. Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Double-A South League (AA South)

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• Royals Gold - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
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• Rockies - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Padres - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Indians - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Cubs - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
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• Athletics - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
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HOCKEY
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