AAF Gains Big, New Investor as League Heads to Week Three

NHL Carolina Hurricanes owner and entrepreneur Tom Dundon has committed $250 million to the Alliance of American Football. Dundon had several reasons for making the investment. "As a lifelong sports fan and entrepreneur, I've always valued the opportunities generated in the ecosystem of sports and entertainment," said Dundon. "I'm impressed with The Alliance's stunning growth in-stadium and across TV, mobile and social media in just these first few weeks." Dundon's investment gives fans... Full Story

Redmond's Return Powers Amerks to 4-2 Win over Monsters

(Rochester, NY) ... With three straight unanswered goals over the final 22 minutes of regulation, the first-place Rochester Americans (32-16-3-2) flipped a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters (24-23-6-1) Wednesday night at The Blue Cross Arena. With the two-goal win, the Amerks have collected 23 out of a possible 32 points in their last 16 games and have improved to 25-6-2-3 against Cleveland since the start of the 2011-12 campaign, which includes a 5-1-0-0 mark this season. Rochester has also notched 31 points in its last 23 games dating back to a 4-0 shutout win in ... Full Story

IceMen Solve Everblades in Coach's Milestone Victory

Jacksonville, FL - The Jacksonville Icemen finally figured out south division-rival Florida Everblades this evening at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, but that wasn't the only reason celebration was in order. Tonight's 3-2 victory was also Icemen Head Coach Jason Christie's 600th career ECHL win. Florida forward Tommy Thompson drew first blood, sliding home a rebound past goaltender Tanner Jaillet, giving the visitors an early 1-0 lead just five minutes into the first period. The Icemen wouldn't back down, as veteran forward David Broll answered just two minutes later, tapping home a ... Full Story

Monarchs Dominate Railers, 7-2

MANCHESTER, N.H. - The Manchester Monarchs tied a season-high seven goals scored in a 7-2 win over the Worcester Railers Wednesday night at SNHU Arena. The Monarchs (28-24-1-1) scored three second-period goals against the Railers (23-22-5-3) and extended their lead in the division over Worcester. The Monarchs started the scoring at 9:10 of the first period on the 12th goal of the season by David Kolomatis. Kolomatis intercepted a breakout pass, shorthanded, and went in all alone, where he buried a shot, past the glove of Railers goaltender, Evan Buitenhuis to make the score, 1-0. Worc... Full Story

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Cleveland Monsters goaltender Jean-Francois Berube vs. the Rochester Americans

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. Arizona Hotshots - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
2. Winnipeg Ice - Western Hockey League (WHL)
3. Westfield - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
4. Columbus - Arena Football League (AFL)
5. Orlando Apollos - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
6. Atlanta Legends - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
7. Orlando Predators - National Arena League (NAL)
8. San Diego Fleet - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
9. Cape Catfish - Prospect League (Prospect)
10. Chicago Aztecs - American Arena League (AAL)

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

• Columbus - Arena Football League (AFL)
• Winnipeg Ice - Western Hockey League (WHL)
• Wasco Reserves - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Cape Catfish - Prospect League (Prospect)
• Atlantic City - Arena Football League (AFL)
• Chicago Aztecs - American Arena League (AAL)
• Orlando Predators - National Arena League (NAL)
• Westfield - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
• Carolina Predators - American Arena League (AAL)
• Carolina Cowboyz - 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, 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