Wolves Throttle Stars for Sixth Win in a Row

The Chicago Wolves scored early and often in one of the biggest tests of the season so far, defeating the Texas Stars 6-1 on Tuesday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Rookie defenseman Zach Whitecloud scored twice and forwards Daniel Carr, Keegan Kolesar, Brandon Pirri and Tomas Hyka also tallied goals for Chicago while goaltender Oscar Dansk (9-4-2) saved 23 shots in the win. The Wolves (16-9-2-1) have won six in a row and averaged 4.7 goals per game since suffering a 7-4 defeat to Texas on De... Full Story

Ryan Faragher Named CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week

BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads, in conjunction with the ECHL, have announced that goaltender Ryan Faragher has been named the CCM /ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the week of Dec. 10-16. It is the fourth time in his career that he has received the weekly honor. Faragher went 2-0-0 with one shutout, a 0.50 goals-against average and a save percentage of .981 in two appearances against Kansas City last week. The 28-year-old made 30 saves in a 5-1 win on Wednesday and stopped all 21 shots he faced in a 3-0 victory on"ˆFriday. A native of Fort Frances, Ontario, Faragher is 3-2-1 in s... Full Story

LA Galaxy Re-Sign Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic to New Contract

LOS ANGELES - The LA Galaxy announced today that the club has signed forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a new contract that will see the Swedish striker return to LA for the 2019 MLS season as a Designated Player. "We are very pleased to sign Zlatan to a new contract that will see him return for the 2019 season," said LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese. "He showed his value last season and we look forward to him representing our club next year. With Zlatan returning, we will continue to improve our team in advance of the season." Ibrahimovic recorded one of the most successful MLS sea... Full Story

Stingrays Announce Multiple Transactions

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, have announced multiple transactions Tuesday. Defenseman Joey Leach has signed a professional tryout contract with Hershey, while the club has also completed a trade to send forward Bo Brauer to the Atlanta Gladiators in exchange for future considerations. Leach, 26, is having another excellent season with the Stingrays. Serving in his first year as team captain, the defender has recorded 20 points on two goals and 18 assists while playing in all 28 of South ... Full Story

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• Senators Loan Beauchemin, Racine to Brampton - Belleville Senators (AHL)
• Josh Anderson Returns to Grizzlies Roster - Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)
• Goalie CJ Motte Returns to Allen - Allen Americans (ECHL)
• STLFC Announces Matt Bahner Signing - Saint Louis FC (USL)
• Republic FC Sign Midfielder Sam Werner - Sacramento Republic FC (USL)
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• Dallas Sidekicks Play at Home against the San Diego Sockers on December 26 - Dallas Sidekicks (MASL)
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• MASL Names Team of the Week for Week Three - (MASL)
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• Komets acquire forward Brady Shaw - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Real Salt Lake re-signs defender Tony Beltran - MLS Deseret News
• Sporting KC signs Hungarian defender Botond Barath - MLS Kansas City Star
• Commissioners approve Franklin County's part of Crew stadium deal - MLS Columbus Dispatch
• Hartford Athletic soccer team signs three players - USL Hartford Courant
• New B.C. Lions coach DeVone Claybrooks adds eight to coaching staff - CFL Vancouver Sun
• Brian Agler hired to coach WNBA's Dallas Wings - WNBA Valley Morning Star
• Eeli Tolvanen benefits from developing with both Admirals, Predators - AHL Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• Galaxy welcome back Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Juninho - MLS Los Angeles Times
• FC Cincinnati lands BSC Young Boys midfielder - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms celebrate a goal against the Hershey Bears

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. Pittsburgh Defenders - American Arena League (AAL)
2. New York - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
3. New England Bobcats - American Arena League (AAL)
4. New York Streets - National Arena League (NAL)
5. York 9 FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Winnipeg Valour FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Pacific FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
8. Hamilton Forge FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
9. HFX Wanderers - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
10. Calgary Cavalry FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)

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

• Carolina Predators - American Arena League (AAL)
• Carolina Cowboyz - American Arena League (AAL)
• New York Streets - National Arena League (NAL)
• Winnipeg Valour FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Pacific FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• HFX Wanderers - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Hamilton Forge FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• York 9 FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Calgary Cavalry FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• New England Bobcats - American Arena League (AAL)

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
Alaska, Cape Cod, Coastal Plain, FCBL, GWL, NECBL, Northwoods, PGCBL, Prospect, TCL, WCL
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
NPF, WTT

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