Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Pioneer Baseball League: The PBL, which completed its first season in 2021 as an independent league and one of Major League Baseball's "partner leagues", announced plans to hold a prospects combine with the California Winter League (CWL) next month in Macon (GA). The PBL had eight teams in the 2021 season and plans to expand by two more teams for 2022. The CWL plays a four-week winter season in January and February with all games played at a complex in Palm Springs (CA). Due... Full Story

Former Solar Bears Goaltender Connor Ingram Makes NHL Debut

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears are proud to announce that goaltender Connor Ingram made his NHL debut on Sunday evening with the Nashville Predators, becoming the eighth former member of the Solar Bears to reach the NHL after first developing with the ECHL club. Ingram, 24, got the start in goal for the Predators in a 5-2 road win against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, recording 33 saves on 35 shots against for his first career NHL victory. A former third-round selection, 88th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2016 NHL Draft, Ingram was assigned to the Solar ... Full Story

RedBlacks Relieve General Manager Marcel Desjardins of Duties

OTTAWA - Today, the Ottawa REDBLACKS announced they have relieved General Manager Marcel Desjardins of his duties. "Marcel was the first employee hired by the REDBLACKS back in 2013" said Mark Goudie, President & CEO, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG). "He has put everything that he has into our organization. His many accomplishments include bringing Ottawa its first Grey Cup win in 40 years. I respect Marcel very much and thank him for his unwavering commitment to the REDBLACKS, RNation and our community." Desjardins, the first and only GM in REDBLACKS history, was the archit... Full Story

Peoria Completes Sweep of Macon, Defeat Mayhem 3-2

Peoria, IL - It was a much more competitive contest on Saturday night but the Rivermen, tested as they were down the stretch, were able to come away with a 3-2 victory and a weekend sweep at Carver Arena on Saturday night. Unlike Friday's goal-fest in the first period, Saturday saw a scoreless opening period with the Rivermen and the Mayhem exchanging scoring chances. Things heated up in the second period as both teams came up empty on back-to-back odd-man rushes in the same shift. Eventually, Peoria was able to break through on a delayed penalty call. With the extra attacker, Rivermen forw... Full Story

• IronBirds Bolster Front Office in Preparation for the 2022 Season Campaign - Aberdeen IronBirds (High-A East)
• Former Solar Bears Goaltender Connor Ingram Makes NHL Debut - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
• Gladiators Prepare for Home Opener on Friday - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL)
• Atlanta Dream Names Dan Padover as General Manager, Darius Taylor as Assistant General Manager - Atlanta Dream (WNBA)
• Hat Tricks building roster with 'high character' players despite obstacles - Danbury Hat Tricks (FPHL)
• RedBlacks Relieve General Manager Marcel Desjardins of Duties - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL)
• Peoria Completes Sweep of Macon, Defeat Mayhem 3-2 - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)
• El Paso Locomotive Direct a 4-0 Win over OKC Energy FC - El Paso Locomotive FC (USL)
• Arturs Silovs, Abby Canucks Shutout Henderson Silver Knights - Abbotsford Canucks (AHL)
• Revolution Rally for 2-2 Draw at Orlando City SC - New England Revolution (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• DESJARDINS GONE: With team struggling, Redblacks fire general manager - CFL Ottawa Citizen
• Revolution striker Adam Buksa scores two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Orlando City - MLS Boston Herald
• It's official: Blue Bombers have gone to the Dark Side - CFL Winnipeg Free Press
• Newfoundland Growlers continue their winning ways - ECHL St. John's Telegram
• Austin FC: Club defeats Houston Dynamo, seeks Copa Tejas next - MLS Austin American-Statesman
• Former Thunder goalie Ingram wins for Predators - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star
• Orlando City settles for draw with top-ranked New England Revolution - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• Joel Hofer makes 39 saves, Springfield Thunderbirds defeat Providence Bruins, 4-1 - AHL Springfield Republican
• Atletico Ottawa and York United play to 1-1 draw in Canadian Premier League matinee - CPL Toronto Star
• Joseph Woll stops 33 shots, Marlies earn shootout victory over Monsters - AHL Toronto Star
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Courage Lose Control of Playoff Fate with Loss to Gotham FC by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Former Orlando Solar Bears goaltender Connor Ingram makes a save for the Nashville Predators (Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

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. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Atlantic League (AtL)
2. Bowie Baysox - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
3. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
4. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - High-A East League (High-A East)
6. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
7. Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Double-A South League (AA South)
8. Mississippi Braves - Double-A South League (AA South)
9. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
10. NJ/NY Gotham FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

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

• Royals Gold - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Royals Blue - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Rockies - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Padres - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Indians - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Cubs - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Dodgers - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Athletics - Arizona Complex League (AzCL)
• Orioles Black - Florida Complex League (GCL)
• Orioles Orange - Florida Complex League (GCL)

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
AA Central, AA Northeast, AA South, AAA East, AAA West, AzCL, AzFL, GCL, High-A Central, High-A East, High-A West, Low-A East, Low-A Southeast, Low-A West, ML, MLBDL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Mavericks, 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
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

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