Americans Bring Back Top-Scorer Jack Combs

ALLEN, TX - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL) along with partner Globe Life are proud to announce the signing of Jack Combs to a contract for the 2022-2023 season. Jack Combs returns to North Texas, after a big season in 21-22 putting up 62 points in 61 games. The St Louis-based forward returns to the Americans for a third season. He was on the 2014-2015 squad that eventually won an ECHL Kelly Cup Championship, but Combs left fo... Full Story

Rivermen Sign Nick Neville & Add New Goaltender

PEORIA, IL - The Rivermen announced on Thursday the return of a staple from last year's defensive corps. Defenseman Nick Neville has signed with the Rivermen for the 2022-23 season, marking a huge addition to the Rivermen blue line. Peoria has also signed their second goaltender in rookie Josh Boyko. Neville, a native of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is a long-time veteran of the Rivermen program which includes five years of his professional career, including last season's 2022 President's Cup championship team. Last season Neville was a rock for the Rivermen defensive corps, ranking in the to... Full Story

Hillman Caps Comeback in Wolf Pack's Preseason Opening Victory

HARTFORD, CT - The Hartford Wolf Pack opened the 2022 preseason with a rollercoaster victory. The club trailed both 3-0 and 4-3 before taking a late lead that they would not lose en route to a 5-4 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders. Defenseman Blake Hillman, who signed an AHL contract with the club over the summer, broke a 4-4 tie at 15:40 of the third period with his first goal of the preseason. Hillman collected a loose puck in the high slot and wired a wrist shot by Henrik Tikkanen to give the Pack their first lead of the afternoon. The goal would stand as the game-winner in the club'... Full Story

Yerry Rodriguez Makes MLB Debut with Rangers

FRISCO, Texas - Former RoughRiders pitcher Yerry Rodriguez made his MLB debut on October 5th with the Texas Rangers when they took on the New York Yankees. In his debut, Rodriguez threw a scoreless inning, allowing one hit while striking out one. Rodriguez was signed by the Rangers as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 and spent time with the Riders in 2021. With Frisco, he was a full-time starter, going 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA over 14 starts while striking out 63 over 51.1 innings to 21 walks. He was then promoted to Triple-A Round Rock, where he made four starts... 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. Bowie Baysox - Eastern League (EL)
2. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
4. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
5. Hartford Yard Goats - Eastern League (EL)
6. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - South Atlantic League (SAL)
8. Toledo Mud Hens - International League (IL)
9. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders - International League (IL)
10. Cleveland Monsters - American Hockey League (AHL)

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

• Salem Mayhem - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Empire Strykers - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Marysville Drakes - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Baton Rouge - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Jacksonville - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Blackwell Flycatchers - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Calgary - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• ICT Regulators - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Los Angeles - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Austin - 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, FSL, GCL, 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, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, 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
PHF

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL, PBLA
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

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