Eagles Push Wichita to Brink of Elimination with 4-2 Win

LOVELAND, CO. - Eagles forward Matt Garbowsky scored the game-winning goal with 5:36 remaining in the contest, as Colorado netted four straight goals to defeat the Wichita Thunder, 4-2 on Wednesday. The win now gives the Eagles a 3-0 series lead on the Thunder, pushing Wichita to the brink of elimination with Game Four looming on Friday. Colorado goaltender Joe Cannata collected his third-consecutive win in net, stopping 17 of the 19 shots he faced. After a scoreless first period that saw Wic... Full Story

Monarchs Sweep Royals with 3-0 Victory

READING, Pa. - The Manchester Monarchs defeated the Reading Royals, 3-0, Wednesday night at Santander Arena in Game 4 of the North Division Semi-Finals, to move on to the next round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Monarchs (4-0) bounced the Royals (0-4) in four-straight games and move on to the North Division Finals for the second consecutive season. The Monarchs started the scoring at 7:50 of the second period on the 2nd goal of the playoffs by Jordan LaVallee-Smotherman. LaVallee-Smotherman sent a pass into the slot from the left circle and circled around the back of the net to the righ... Full Story

Chiefs Throw First No-Hitter Since 2000, Power Past Indy for Doubleheader Sweep

The combination of Austin Voth, David Goforth, Tim Collins and Austin Adams combined to throw the 17th no-hitter in Syracuse Chiefs franchise history as Syracuse beat Indianapolis, 5-0, in game one of a doubleheader. In game two, Syracuse scored five runs in the first inning on the way to a 7-0 win. The no-hitter was the Chiefs' first since 2000, when Leo Estrella threw a seven inning perfect game, also against Indianapolis. In game one, Syracuse (8-4) needed no time to warm the bats up with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Rafael Bautista led off with a double and moved to third... Full Story

Plesac Helps Hillcats to Series Sweep of Keys

Lynchburg, Va. - For the third straight game, the Hillcats got a quality start, this time from Zach Plesac, as the right hander faced just one over the minimum in seven innings and helped Lynchburg to a 4-1 win and a series sweep over Frederick on Wednesday. Plesac (Win, 1-1) retired ten consecutive Keys hitters at one point, and was able to locate his fastball, breaking ball, and changeup for strikes throughout the day. He finished the afternoon allowing just one walk and three hits over seven innings, and recorded his second consecutive quality start. The Hillcats gave Plesac the lead ... Full Story

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David Makowski and Zach Pochiro celebrate an Allen Americans' goal

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. Maryland - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
2. Rochester Kings - American Arena League (AAL)
3. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
4. Orlando - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
5. Orlando - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
6. Seattle Seawolves - Major League Rugby (MLR)
7. Glendale Raptors - Major League Rugby (MLR)
8. Greenville - United Soccer League Division III (USL D3)
9. Austin Elite Rugby - Major League Rugby (MLR)
10. San Diego Legion - Major League Rugby (MLR)

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

• Capital City Go-Go - NBA G League (G League)
• Maryland - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
• Orlando - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Ruidoso Osos - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Dominican Republic - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
• Beijing Eagles - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
• Orlando - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Rugby United NY - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Seattle Seawolves - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Houston SaberCats - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• San Diego Legion - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Glendale Raptors - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Utah Warriors - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• NOLA Gold - Major League Rugby (MLR)

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
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ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Alaska, Cape Cod, Coastal Plain, FCBL, GWL, NECBL, Northwoods, PGCBL, Prospect, TCL, WCL, WMBL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

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

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

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
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SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
MLS, NASL, USL, USL D3
Women's Soccer
NWSL