Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Atlantic League: The ownership of the independent Atlantic League's Gastonia (NC) Honey Hunters team, which was removed from the league last month for unpaid debts to the city, has filed for bankruptcy. This is expected to slow down the process by the city and the league to place a new team in Gastonia for the 2024 season. Major League Baseball Draft League: The former owner of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats team in the Double-A Eastern League is trying to bring an MLB Draft... Full Story

Americans Add NHL Contracted Forward

Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, have added NHL contracted forward Blake Murray. Blake Murray was assigned to Allen yesterday by the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. The former Hurricanes draft pick played in 10 games this season for the Florida Everblades and five points (1 goal and 4 assists). "Blake (Murray) is a top-six forward and will give us scoring depth and skill up front," said Americans Head Coach Chad Costello. "Adding Blake Murray with Ryan Gagnon and Grant Hebert not far away, this team will be much better." Murray will ma... Full Story

Wild Charge Back from 3-1 Deficit, Defeat Spokane 4-3 Sunday

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild will be without three of their best forwards for the short-term future thanks to the upcoming World Junior Championships in Sweden, and the pre-tournament selection camps for those players' respective home countries. Regardless of who's on the ice, the Wild continue to prove they're never out of a game, and that there's plenty of firepower in the lineup. Wenatchee raced back from a 3-1 deficit at the start of the third period, turning it into a one-goal lead before the five-minute mark, and holding on for the 4-3 win. The victory was Wenatchee's 10th of t... Full Story

Hawks Win Third Straight, 6-3, in Everett

Portland, Ore. - James Stefan's second hat-trick of the weekend and Josh Zakreski's second consecutive two-goal showing provided a bit of deja vu as the Winterhawks swept the weekend with a 6-3 road win over the Everett Silvertips on Sunday. Nick Avakyan stopped 31 of 34 shots for his first win with Portland as the Hawks moved to 18-9-1-1 on the year. Stefan's natural hat-trick helped the Hawks open up a big lead in the second period. With both teams deadlocked at three apiece, the 20-year-old bagged three consecutive goals in 9:31 for his second three-piece of the weekend. He first struck ... Full Story

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• Chris Albright Named MLS Sporting Executive of the Year - FC Cincinnati (MLS)
• Rimouski Selected to Host the 2025 Memorial Cup - (QMJHL)
• Americans Add NHL Contracted Forward - Allen Americans (ECHL)
• Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Rekindle 'Hot Stove' Event for a Return in 2024 - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods)
• Jr. Blues Tame the Brown Bears - Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)
• RedBlacks Bring Back All-Star Punter Richie Leone - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL)
• Virginia Native Osmundson Loaned to the Admrials - Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
• FC Series Match Between Orlando City SC and Flamengo Moves to Exploria Stadium - Orlando City SC (MLS)
• Honkers Announce New General Manager - Rochester Honkers (Northwoods)
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• Force overwhelms Lincoln to take series - USHL Fargo Forum
• Another Stefan hat trick carries Winterhawks, 6-3 over Everett - WHL Portland Oregonian
• Janesville Jets win a shootout, lose a shootout in weekend series vs. Anchorage - NAHL Janesville Gazette
• Utica Comets close 3-game weekend with wins over Syracuse - AHL Rome Sentinel
• One MLS season ends, the next begins as MLS trade season opens Monday - MLS St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Griffins battle hard, lose two of three to finish Canadian road trip - AHL MLive
• Brett Brochu puts on a show in Komets' net, but offense fizzles again in 2-1 OT loss to Heartlanders - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Indiana Fever secure No. 1 spot in WNBA draft; Sparks get No. 2 - WNBA Los Angeles Times
• LAFC looks ahead to a schedule with fewer games, fewer trophy opportunities - MLS Los Angeles Daily News
• Sold-out Teddy Bear Toss crowd watches Winterhawks 7-2 win - WHL Portland Oregonian
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• 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. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
3. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
5. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
6. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
7. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
9. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
10. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)

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

• Indianapolis - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Oakland Ballers - Pioneer League (PL)
• Fort Lauderdale - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Huntington - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chicago Rush - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Arizona Bandits - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Georgia Force - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Minnesota Myth - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Denver Outlaws - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
• Chattanooga FC - 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
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, 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
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AFL3, 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
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR, PVF

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