Eagles Make 17 Selections, Acquire Defenseman at 2020 QMJHL Draft

SYDNEY - The Cape Breton Eagles drafted 17 players and made multiple trades as the QMJHL draft unfolded over two days this past weekend. After choosing goaltender Nicolas Ruccia of the Laval-Montréal midget AAA club in the first round on Friday night, the Eagles moved closer to home selecting Maritime forwards in rounds two and three. Round two saw the Eagles nab Pictou County winger Lucas Canning, who recorded 38 points in 34 games playing major midget in Nova Scotia last season. in round... Full Story

Islanders Acquire All-Star Netminder Colten Ellis

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MLR Introduces the Dallas Jackals

DALLAS - Major League Rugby (MLR) announced the unveiling of the Dallas franchise for the 2021 MLR season. The Dallas Jackals are based in the DFW Metroplex and are set to play at Globe Life Park in Arlington, in Arlington, TX. Ownership of the Dallas Jackals is led by an investment group including Neil Leibman and Donnie Nelson. The Jackals home stadium, Globe Life Park, is the most recent home of the XFL Renegades, the USL North Texas SC, and former home of the Texas Rangers. "Dallas has been ready to welcome an MLR team for several years now so we are ecstatic that the Jackals are on ... Full Story

USL League One Announces Provisional July 18 Kickoff

TAMPA, Fla. - USL League One is pleased to announce its Board of Governors voted Friday in favor of framework for returning to play in 2020, with a provisional start date set for July 18. While additional information on competition format, scheduling, broadcast and other important details will be made available in the coming weeks, it's important to note that the league's return to play will be conducted in strict alignment with all local and state public health guidelines. USL HQ also remains in regular dialogue with the USL Players Association on all matters concerning player health and well... Full Story

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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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Mandan Flickertails - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
3. Bismarck Bull Moose - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
4. Henderson Silver Knights - American Hockey League (AHL)
5. LA Giltinis - Major League Rugby (MLR)
6. Atletico Ottawa - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Chicago Smash - World TeamTennis (WTT)
8. Connecticut Hammerheads - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
9. Kansas City Scouts - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
10. Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks - North American Hockey League (NAHL)

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

• Dallas Jackals - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• LA Giltinis - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Mandan Flickertails - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Bismarck Bull Moose - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Kansas City Scouts - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• California Dogecoin of Fairfield - Pacific Association (PA)
• Connecticut Hammerheads - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
• Chicago Smash - World TeamTennis (WTT)
• Henderson Silver Knights - American Hockey League (AHL)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

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