The Ironhawks Have Landed

January 13, 2026 - TRENTON, NJ (January 13, 2026) After an extensive two-month, name-the-team contest with more than 2,000 entries, the Trenton professional ECHL ice hockey team will be named the Trenton Ironhawks. The team will begin play in the ECHL in the 2026-27 season at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. Team President Bob Ohrablo announced the new name, logo and official team colors at CURE Insurance Arena this morning alongside Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, and others i... Full Story

Three-Time Defending Champ Geoffrey Esper Returns to Annual Trenton Thunder World-Famous Case's Pork Roll-Eating Championship

September 10, 2025 - (Trenton, NJ) -- Following a narrow victory in 2024 of a quarter of a sandwich, Geoffrey Esper, three-time Case's Pork Roll-Eating Champion of the World, will return to Trenton, NJ, to compete against other top-ranked eaters from around the nation, seeking his third consecutive title at the ninth-annual World Famous Case's Pork Roll-Eating Championship at the home of the Trenton Thunder. The competition will take place at 2:30pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Trenton Thunder Ballpark -- ... Full Story

RiverFest 2025 Offers Wide Array of Case's Pork Roll Dishes

September 8, 2025 - (Trenton, NJ) -- The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are excited to announce that River Fest will return to Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday, September 13th from 11-4PM. The fun-filled and action-packed day will feature a variety of craft beer selections, live music, lawn games, a Case's Pork Roll culinary extravaganza, and the ninth annual World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship at 2:30 PM. Food Items In addition to your ballpark favorites, new Case's Pork... Full Story

Fall Craft Beers Roll into RiverFest 2025

September 8, 2025 - (Trenton, NJ) - Your Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are pleased to release the beer list for RiverFest 2025 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday, September 13th from 11 to 4pm. Alongside a vast menu of Case's Pork Roll food items, guests 21 & over can choose from over 10 different craft beers in preparation for the ninth annual World-Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship at 2:30 PM. Familiar ballpark favorites like Budweiser, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra will b... Full Story

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• Trenton Thunder's Grand Slam We Care Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients - Trenton Thunder (MLBDL) August 18
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• Game Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather - Trenton Thunder (MLBDL) August 13
• Thunder Win Third Straight, Take Game One from WSP - Trenton Thunder (MLBDL) August 12
• Thunder Announce Promos and Giveaways for Final 7 Home Games - Trenton Thunder (MLBDL) August 11
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Trenton, New Jersey:

• Trenton Ironhawks * (ECHL)
• Trenton Thunder (MLBDL)

Other cities near Trenton, New Jersey with alternative or minor league teams:

• Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Augusta, New Jersey
• Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Brooklyn, New York
• New York, New York
• Newark, New Jersey
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Reading, Pennsylvania
• Staten Island, New York
• Wilmington, Delaware
• Lakewood, New Jersey
• Pomona, New York
• Harrison, New Jersey
• Middletown, New Jersey
• Paterson, New Jersey
• Mount Vernon, New York

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• 'Trenton Ironhawks' to replace Utah Grizzlies in 2026-27 - ECHL Deseret News (January 13)
• The capital city’s ECHL team has a name. Welcome the Trenton Ironhawks - ECHL Trentonian (January 13)
• Trenton Ironhawks: New ECHL hockey team gets its name - ECHL Community News (January 13)
• Meet the Trenton Ironhawks, the ECHL's newest franchise to begin play in 2026-27 - ECHL CBS News (January 13)
• ECHL's Trenton Ironhawks Reveal Name, Logo for Inauguaral 2026-27 Season - ECHL Sports Logos Net News (January 13)
• ECHL games postponed as players go on strike - ECHL Trentonian (December 27)
• Utah Grizzlies set to relocate to Trenton next season - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (September 9)
• Trenton Skates! Professional ice hockey returning to capital city in 2026-27 season - ECHL Trentonian (September 9)
• Utah Grizzlies announce move to New Jersey in 2026 - ECHL KSL (September 9)
• Thunder wrap up home slate with 5th straight win - MLBDL Trentonian (August 31)
• Second phase of Trenton Thunder Ballpark renovations to begin in offseason - MLBDL Trentonian (August 25)
• Trenton Thunder hosting Capital City Day, will feature Isles youth programs - MLBDL Trentonian (August 21)
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