Phantoms Announce Opening Night Roster

Allentown, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced their Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 season. Head coach John Snowden officially begins his second season at the bench on Saturday night when the Phantoms host the Hartford Wolf Pack featuring rally towels and schedule posters for the fans. The team is comprised of 27 total players including 16 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders. 12 of the skaters and all three goaltenders are returning Phantoms who played for the... Full Story

Providence Bruins Announce Opening Night Roster

Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins announced today the 30 players that will make up the Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 season. PROVIDENCE BRUINS 2026-27 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER Forwards (18): Joey Abate, Max Andreev, Attilio Biasca, Josh Bloom, Wyatt Bongiovanni, Riley Duran, Brendan Gaunce, Alexis Gendron, Brian Halonen, Cross Hanas, Ivan Ivan, Dans Locmelis, Navrin Mutter, Lukas Reichel, Jake Schmaltz, Alex Steeves, Ryan Tattle, Kalle Vaisanen Defenseman (10): Ty Gallagher, Max Guenette, Jordan Harris, Loke Johansson, Henri Jokiharju, Dylan MaKinnon, Chris Ortiz, Tobie Paquet... Full Story

Two NHL Draft Picks Reassigned to Greensboro Ahead of ECHL Training Camp

GREENSBORO, NC - The Greensboro Gargoyles, proud ECHL affiliate of the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL's Chicago Wolves, announced today that three players have been reassigned ahead of the Gargoyles' ECHL training camp. The Hurricanes recalled forward Gleb Trikozov and reassigned him to Greensboro. The Wolves also reassigned forward Ethan Leyh and goaltender Yegor Velmakin, adding excitement to a rejuvenated Greensboro roster as the team prepares for the franchise's second season. Trikozov, 22, was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, 60th... Full Story

Denver Summer FC Breaks Ground on Permanent Stadium at Santa Fe Yards

DENVER, Colo. - Denver Summit FC officially broke ground today on its highly anticipated permanent stadium project at Santa Fe Yards. Joined by civic leaders, community partners, and club supporters, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club celebrated the start of construction on the transformative 14-acre sports and entertainment district located at South Broadway and Interstate 25. "It means the world to have a dedicated space created specifically for our team and women's soccer right here in my hometown," said Lindsey Heaps, captain and midfielder for Denver Summit FC. "Every time ... Full Story

• Spitfires Hold Off Battalion for First Home Victory - Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
• Phantoms Announce Opening Night Roster - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• Johnston Picks up First Career Shutout in Win over Otters - Peterborough Petes (OHL)
• Johnston Earns First OHL Shutout as Otters Fall in Peterborough - Erie Otters (OHL)
• David Goyette Acquired from Seattle for Devin Kaplan - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• St. Louis Ambush Announce 2026-27 Season Schedule - St. Louis Ambush (MASL)
• Game Preview: Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries (WNBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)- October 2 - Dallas Wings (WNBA)
• Top Ten Moments from the 2026 Chicago Sky Season - Chicago Sky (WNBA)
• Match Preview: Phoenix Rising V New Mexico United - Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
• Preview: Rowdies vs Miami FC - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
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• Keys promote Branden McGee to GM; Slater Fuchs bumped up to VP of Attain Sports - SAL Frederick News-Post
• Will Napheesa Collier re-sign with the Lynx? - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Wave can clinch playoff berth with win Friday at Orlando Pride - NWSL San Diego Union-Tribune
• Fort Wayne hosts third-place Madison - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Mavericks sign head coach and GM Tad OHad to two-year contract extension - ECHL Independence Examiner
• Utica Comets 2026-27 preview: Optimism and 'a fresh start' - AHL Rome Sentinel
• First-time head coach brings energy to Iowa Wild locker room - AHL KCCI
• Neuheisel ready for new start in old place with UFL team - UFL Colorado Springs Gazette
• PWHL Las Vegas names Smith, Matsumoto, Kirkwood and Flanagan to coaching staff - PWHL KOLD
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers cease operations after three seasons - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia
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Peterborough Petes goaltender Masen Johnston (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Valkyries to Face the Dallas Wings in First Round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs
3. No. 6 Indiana Fever to Face No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in First Round of 2026 WNBA Playoffs
4. Red Bull New York vs. St. Louis CITY SC Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
5. Aces Make 102-85 Statement in Playoffs Opener against Fever
6. Series Preview: Valkyries vs. Wings - 9/27/26
7. Red Bull New York Battles St. Louis CITY SC for First Time Ever at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday Night
8. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Philadelphia Union - September 26, 2026
9. Liberty Earn Shocking Win at Minnesota in Playoff Opener
10. Quakes Down Timbers, 3-1

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

• 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)
• Orange County Baseball Club - Pioneer League (PL)

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