Amerks Get Back in Win Column, Take Down Rocket in Overtime

(Laval, Quebec) - A goaltending duel between Devon Levi and Jakub Dobeš ultimately ended in favor of the Rochester Americans (8-5-2-0), who prevailed with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the first-place Laval Rocket (12-2-1-0) after Lukas Rousek sealed the win in the final minute of overtime Wednesday night at Place Bell. With the win, Rochester has earned at least one point in nine of its last 11 games dating back to Oct. 23. Additionally, the Amerks have picked up at least one point in 17... Full Story

Blades Soar over Wings to Claim 4-2 Victory

ESTERO, Fla. - The Florida Everblades returned to The Swamp with a 4-2 victory over the Kalamazoo Wings to set the tone for an exciting weekend of back-to-back matchups between the two teams. Heading into their first period on home ice after three away games, the Blades aimed to come out of the gates strong to set the tone early. Carson Gicewicz turned this to reality 10:45 into the opening frame with a one-timer to see past Kalamazoo goaltender Johnathan Lemieux and give the Blades the early lead. Shots on goal for both teams after the first 20 minutes were knotted at two with starting ... Full Story

Admirals Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Reading, 5-2

Norfolk, VA - The Norfolk Admirals snapped out of their three-game losing streak on Wednesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Reading Royals at Norfolk Scope. Domenic DiVincentiis, who was assigned by the Manitoba Moose on Tuesday, made his Admirals debut and did not disappoint in-net. Brady Fleurent started the scoring with his fourth of the season on the man-advantage to give Norfolk a 1-0 lead. DiVincentiis made eight saves in the opening period. After no scoring in the second period, both teams combined for six goals in the final stanza. Stepan Timofeyev scored his fourth of ... Full Story

Big First Period Carries Mariners over Railers

PORTLAND, ME - On the back of a dominant first period, the Maine Mariners defeated the Worcester Railers 5-2 on Wednesday night at the Cross Insurance Arena. Evan Vierling and Jimmy Lambert led the Maine offense with three points each. Bruins prospect Drew Bavaro netted his first professional goal on the power play to open the scoring at 6:30 of the opening period. As the Mariners moved the puck around the umbrella, Bavaro ripped one past Railers netminder Henrik Tikkanen from the center point. At 9:02, the Mariners doubled their lead when Jimmy Lambert and Patrick Guay created a 2-on-1 in... Full Story

• Thunder Snaps Winless Skid on Wednesday Night - Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
• Amerks Get Back in Win Column, Take Down Rocket in Overtime - Rochester Americans (AHL)
• Black Bears Look to Get Back on Track against the Hat Tricks - Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
• Alfano's Hat Trick Leads Way in Six-Goal Outburst for Line with Fimis and Spence, Otters Win 7-4 - Erie Otters (OHL)
• Blades Soar over Wings to Claim 4-2 Victory - Florida Everblades (ECHL)
• Admirals Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Reading, 5-2 - Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
• Big First Period Carries Mariners over Railers - Maine Mariners (ECHL)
• Boston Fleet Wins Opening Scrimmage 3-1 against Montréal Victoire - Boston Fleet (PWHL)
• Minnesota Frost Opens PWHL Mini Camp with 3-1 Win over Toronto Sceptres - Minnesota Frost (PWHL)
• 2024 Wild Things RHP Alex Carrillo Signed by Mets, Assigned to Triple-A - Washington Wild Things (FL)
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• Norfolk Admirals turn away Reading to snap three-game losing skid - ECHL Newport News Daily Press
• OHL Roundup: Sam Alfano scores three, Erie Otters outduel Brampton Steelheads - OHL TSN
• Ustaski returns to QC Storm - SPHL Quad City Times
• Mavericks falter on offense in loss to new ECHL team in first meeting - ECHL Independence Examiner
• Minnesota Frost top Toronto Sceptres 3-1 in exhibition opener - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Utica City FC officially announces Nate Bourdeau's return - MASL Rome Sentinel
• New Mexico Ice Wolves celebrates Día de Los Muertos - NAHL KOBTV
• Indy Eleven announces who will return for 2025 - USL NewsBreak - Indianapolis
• USFL MVP as Birmingham Stallions QB, Alex McGough back in the NFL as a wide receiver - UFL AL.com
• Lions fire head coach Rick Campbell as part of sweeping off-field changes - CFL Abbotsford News
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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. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
2. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
5. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
8. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
9. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. AF1 Announces Teams and Divisional Alignment
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Monctonian AAA Challenge All-Star Game rosters announced
4. United Soccer League One Terminates Northern Colorado Franchise Agreement
5. National Lacrosse League Adds 13 More North American Markets to Its Groundbreaking NLL UnBOXed™ Grassroots Initiative
6. Arizona Bandits Bring Arena Football Back in 2025
7. Social House Entertainment & True North Sports and Entertainment Present: Phase Fest & Tacos & Tequila- Sioux Falls 2025
8. Last Week around the Leagues
9. Monterrey and Stockton Delay Entry to 2026
10. Yard Gnomes Announce New Ownership

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

• USL Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Wilson - Carolina League (CarL)
• Boise Pro Soccer - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Boise Pro Soccer - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Oregon Lightning - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Greensboro - ECHL (ECHL)
• Corpus Christi - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)

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
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

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
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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