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Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Extension with Manager Cody Piechocki

September 6, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - On Friday, Sept. 6, the Kalamazoo Growlers announced that the team has signed two-time Northwoods League champion manager Cody Piechocki to a two-year extension through the 2026 season. "We are excited to have Cody back for his 12th year in Kalamazoo as he has been an integral part in the team's success over the years both on and off the field," said Kalamazoo Growlers owner Brian Colopy. "The high standard of baseball in Kalamazoo that has been set and sustained in his tenure speaks for itself and we c... Full Story

Chinooks Announce 2024 Team Awards

September 5, 2024 - Mequon, WI - The Lakeshore Chinooks have awarded five players with end of season team honors. Dominic Kibler (MVP), Griffin Cameron (Offensive Player of the Year), Billy Scaldeferri (Defensive Player of the Year), Cohen Achen (Pitcher of the Year), and Arthur Liebau (Mr. Chinook). MVP - Dominic Kibler (Kent State) was with the Chinooks for the entire 2024 season and appeared in 49 games. At the plate, he ended his summer campaign with a .288 average with 42 hits, 35 runs, 4 home runs, and 23 RBI's. He was drew an impressi... Full Story

Cats Hire Ellison As New Manager

September 5, 2024 - Thunder Bay, Ont., - The Thunder Bay Border Cats are excited to announce the hiring of Joe Ellison as the team's new field manager for the 2025 Northwoods League season. The 33-year-old native of Toronto, Ont., becomes the 15th manager in franchise history and the second Canadian born skipper, joining Mike Steed, who guided the Cats in 2010 and 2011. Ellison spent the past two seasons as the head coach of the Fort McMurray Giants of the summer collegiate Western Canadian Baseball League. He led the Giants to a franchise r... Full Story

Honkers Announce New Field Manager

September 3, 2024 - Rochester, Minnesota - The Rochester Honkers have announced the hiring of Aaron Levin as the Field Manager beginning the 2025 season. Levin replaces Cade Peters, who has taken a new job at the University of the Pacific. Levin, the hitting coach at Ventura College comes in with an extensive background. From 2012-2016 he managed in the Texas Rangers organization, also serving as a Development Coach. He then went on to manage in the San Diego Padres organization from 2017-2021. Levin served as a hitting coach for the Frederi... Full Story

• Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Extension with Manager Cody Piechocki - Kalamazoo Growlers (September 6)
  
• Chinooks Announce 2024 Team Awards - Lakeshore Chinooks (September 5)
  
• Cats Hire Ellison As New Manager - Thunder Bay Border Cats (September 5)
  
• Honkers Announce New Field Manager - Rochester Honkers (September 3)
  
• Rivets Break Franchise Season Attendance Record - Rockford Rivets (September 3)
  
• Woodchucks Select Aspirus Kid of the Year - Wausau Woodchucks (August 29)
  
• Riverfront Stadium to Host September 7 Football Watch Party - Waterloo Bucks (August 29)
  
• Former la Crosse Logger Griffin Conine Debuts with the Marlins - (August 28)
  
• A Season of Rox Solid Fun: 2024 Season Recap - St. Cloud Rox (August 27)
  
• Former Logger Griffin Conine Makes MLB Debut with Marlins - La Crosse Loggers (August 27)
  
• A Letter from the Owner - Eau Claire Express (August 27)
  
• Bismarck Larks Announce Staffing Updates - Bismarck Larks (August 26)
  
• Northwoods League Baseball and Softball Set New Attendance Records for 2024 Season - (August 23)
  
• Kalamazoo Growlers Are Northwoods League Champions - Kalamazoo Growlers (August 22)
  
• 2018 Growler Niko Kavadas Becomes 12th Alum to Make Major League Debut - Kalamazoo Growlers (August 20)
  
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Fond du Lac Dock Spiders - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Green Bay Rockers - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Kalamazoo Growlers - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kenosha Kingfish - Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kokomo Jackrabbits - Kokomo, Indiana
La Crosse Loggers - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Lakeshore Chinooks - Mequon, Wisconsin
Madison Mallards - Madison, Wisconsin
Mankato MoonDogs - Mankato, Minnesota
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Minot Hot Tots - Minot, North Dakota
Rochester Honkers - Rochester, Minnesota
Rockford Rivets - Rockford, Illinois
Royal Oak Leprechauns - Detroit, Michigan
St. Cloud Rox - St. Cloud, Minnesota
Thunder Bay Border Cats - Thunder Bay, Ontario
Traverse City Pit Spitters - Traverse City, Michigan
Waterloo Bucks - Waterloo, Iowa
Wausau Woodchucks - Wausau, Wisconsin
Willmar Stingers - Willmar, Minnesota
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters - Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
St. Croix River Hounds * - Hudson, Wisconsin

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• Border Cats announce new manager - Thunder Bay News Watch (September 5)
  
• Honkers announce new field manager with minor league coaching experience - Rochester Post-Bulletin (September 4)
  
• Big Sticks' first Northwoods season seen as a success - Dickinson Press (August 22)
  
• Richartz named Express' MVP - Eau Claire Leader Telegram (August 18)
  
• Huskies hit stride at right time to return to postseason in 2024 - Duluth News-Tribune (August 16)
  
• Northwoods League: La Crosse Loggers punch their ticket to league finals against Kalamazoo - La Crosse Tribune (August 15)
  
• Northwoods League: A good Day for St. Cloud - West Central Tribune (August 14)
  
• Rivets season ends in best-of-three loss to Kalamazoo - WIFR (August 14)
  
• Curtain closes on Duluth Huskies season in first round of NWL playoffs - Northern News Now (August 13)
  
• Rivets win first postseason game in team history - NewsBreak - Rockford (August 13)
  
• Huskies swept out of playoffs by La Crosse - Duluth News-Tribune (August 13)
  
• Northwoods League playoffs: La Crosse Loggers top Duluth for spot in Great Plains title game - La Crosse Tribune (August 13)
  
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