Redmond Ties Franchise Record, Has Career-High Four-Point Night in 5-4 Win over Penguins

(Wilkes-Barre, PA) ... Zach Redmond scored twice to tie the single-season franchise record for goals by a defenseman (18) and added two assists for a career-high four-point night to lead the Rochester Americans (24-13-2-0) to a 5-4 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (19-17-4-1) Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Redmond scored his 17th and 18th goals of the season to tie the mark originally set by Amerks Hall of Famer Rick Pagnutti during the 1972-73 campaign. The veteran bl... Full Story

Halverson Stops 43 for First Shutout in Mariners History

PORTLAND, ME - Ryan Ferrill broke a scoreless tie with a power play goal at 9:29 of the third period and Brandon Halverson did the rest. The Mariners' star goaltender was perfect on Saturday night at the Cross Insurance Arena, stopping all 43 Manchester Monarch shots in a 1-0 win. The shutout was the first in Mariners franchise history and catapulted the Mariners into third place in the North Division heading into the All-Star break. Zach Tolkinen and Dexter Dancs dropped the gloves at 2:17 of the first period, energizing the crowd of 3,366 early. Despite the fight, most of the first 40 mi... Full Story

Levi's Game-Winner Cuts Down Nets

UNIONDALE, NY - The Canton Charge (10-15), powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, took down the Long Island Nets (18-8) in a 118-117 victory on Friday night. Trailing 114-111 and 1:19 left in the game, Canton's Kobi Simmons hit a long jumper to cut the deficit to one. The Charge defense stopped Long Island three separate times on the next possession resulting in a shot clock violation and the ball. Simmons' aim was true again on the next possession as he pulled up from 26 feet to put the visitors ahead, 116-114. Long Island's Theo Pinson returned the favor with 5.7 seconds left and buried a tr... Full Story

Depth Prevails in Comets Win over Devils

Utica, N.Y. - Five different players scored as the Comets took down the Binghamton Devils 5-3 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Kole Lind, Evan McEneny, Brendan Gaunce, Brendan Woods, and Carter Bancks all scored for Utica. Ivan Kulbakov made 29 saves in the win. The Devils started the night's scoring when Eric Gryba's shot from the point found its way past Kulbakov 21 seconds into the game. The Comets responded with eight minutes to go in the first when Kole Lind forced a turnover and ripped a shot past Devils goalie Cam Johnson. Nathan Bastian put the Devils back on top five min... Full Story

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1. Pacific FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
2. Westfield - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
3. New York Streets - National Arena League (NAL)
4. Winnipeg Valour FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. York 9 FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Hamilton Forge FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Carolina Predators - American Arena League (AAL)
8. HFX Wanderers - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
9. Carolina Cowboyz - American Arena League (AAL)
10. Calgary Cavalry FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)

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

• Orlando Predators - National Arena League (NAL)
• Westfield - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
• Carolina Predators - American Arena League (AAL)
• Carolina Cowboyz - American Arena League (AAL)
• New York Streets - National Arena League (NAL)
• Winnipeg Valour FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Pacific FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• HFX Wanderers - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Hamilton Forge FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• York 9 FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)

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