Studnicka to Flyers, Grundstrom to Phantoms

Allentown, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Jack Studnicka from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and have assigned forward Carl Grundstrom to Lehigh Valley, according to General Manager Daniel Briere. Additionally, the Flyers have placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers. He will be eligible to be assigned to the Phantoms tomorrow afternoon upon clearing. And the Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed forward Carson Bantle to a PTO (professional tryout). Studnicka, 27, has playe... Full Story

Anaheim Ducks Reassign Travis Mitchell to San Diego

SAN DIEGO - The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reassigned defenseman Travis Mitchell to the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim's primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). Mitchell, 26 (11/25/99), appeared in five games with Anaheim to begin the season, recording three shots and nine penalty minutes (PIM) in 16:36 TOI/game. Signed by Anaheim to a one-year, two-way contract July 2, 2026, Mitchell made his Ducks debut Oct. 2 at Vegas, skating in a career-best 20:38 TOI. The 6-3, 202-pound defenseman has skated in 14 career NHL gam... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association announced its 2027 season schedule that will feature ten teams aligned in five-team East and West divisions with each team playing 102 games from May 7 through September 5, 2027. The league had 12 teams last season but East Division teams called the Cleburne (TX) Railroaders and Kane County Cougars (Geneva, IL) left to join the National Association of Professional Baseball, formerly the Frontier League, for the 2027 season. The Kansas City Monarchs were moved from the West to the East to even out the American Association di... Full Story

Stockton Thunder Acquire Forward Kyle Heitzner in Three-Team Trade

The Stockton Thunder have acquired forward Kyle Heitzner in a three-team trade involving the Fresno Falcons and Columbus River Dragons, with Fresno receiving Nick Grabko and Columbus receiving Yaroslav Yevdokimov. Heitzner joins the Thunder bringing professional hockey experience and a proven ability to contribute offensively at the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) level. A native of Brechin, Ontario, Heitzner is a left-handed center who stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 187 pounds. He has competed across multiple professional leagues, including the FPHL, Southern Professional Hockey Lea... Full Story

• Haffner Named OHL Rookie of the Week - Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
• Bugs Wrangle Down the Wranglers for the Weekend Sweep - Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL)
• IceDogs Remain Undefeated at Home with Victory over Colts - Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
• Winterhawks Fall in Shootout to Begin Road Trip - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• Regiment Topped 7-4 by Cataractes - Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL)
• Studnicka to Flyers, Grundstrom to Phantoms - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• Anaheim Ducks Reassign Travis Mitchell to San Diego - San Diego Gulls (AHL)
• Pederson Clears Overage Waivers - Vancouver Giants (WHL)
• Orange County SC Hosts Phoenix Rising with Playoff Position on the Line - Orange County SC (USL)
• St. Louis CITY SC Hosts Western Conference Leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Energizer Park on Wednesday Night - St. Louis City SC (MLS)
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• Ownership explains Railroaders move to NAPB - NA Cleburne Times Review
• Berman: NWSL about to gauge interest for 19th, 20th franchises - NWSL Sports Business Journal
• MLS Power Rankings: Miami back to winning ways, as Nashville chase history - MLS ESPN
• Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Set Date for New Name, Logos Announcement - IL Sports Logos Net News
• Comets win a pair on the weekend, start season 3-0 - AHL Rome Sentinel
• Atlanta Dream scramble for a WNBA Finals home as State Farm Arena dates clash - WNBA Gwinnett Daily Post
• Blue Wahoos Stadium sustains damage from Hurricane Isaias strike - SL NewsBreak - Pensacola
• Tassy's short-handed goal, Hutson lift Condors to split in Calgary - AHL Bakersfield Californian
• Komets see positives in preseason win over Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Holse, St. Louis City beat Galaxy 6-2, tie MLS record for longest unbeaten streak at 20 games - MLS New York Newsday
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Forward Tyler Schleppe with the Kansas City Mavericks

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. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. New York Liberty - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Mobil Thanksgiving Weekend: Edmonton Plays for First in the West; BC and Calgary Eye Postseason
4. Falcons Soar To Historic 7-2 Victory Over Oceanside In Return To Fresno
5. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
6. Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti Help Lead United States Men's National Team to 1-0 Victory over Canada
7. PWHL Hamilton Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
8. PWHL Detroit Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
9. LA Galaxy Open Three-Game Stretch with Road Clash against St. Louis CITY SC
10. New York Sirens Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

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

• Tampa Bay - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Utah - United Football League (UFL)
• Rhode Island - United Football League (UFL)
• Colorado - United Football League (UFL)
• Florida Flamingos Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• Toronto North Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• USL Long Island - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Savannah Leprechauns - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)

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, FLCL, FSL, IL, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, ML, NA, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS, WTT

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