Bears Blast Americans, 4-1

(Hershey, PA) - Martin Fehervary scored late in the 2nd period, and the Hershey Bears poured it on late to beat the Rochester Americans, 4-1, on Sunday evening at Giant Center. The victory is Hershey's 25th of the regular season, and pulls the Chocolate and White into a share of the Atlantic Division lead. Both teams were held off the scoresheet in the opening period, and goaltenders Vitek Vanecek and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen continued to duel into the second frame. Vanecek made 11 stops in the f... Full Story

Rivermen Duel Ice Flyers to 3-2 Shootout Victory

Peoria, IL - The Peoria Rivermen and Pensacola Ice Flyers battled to a shootout for the second time in their three games in four-day series, with Peoria taking the rubber match by a 3-2 final in a shootout. The Rivermen got goals from Alec Hagaman, Alec Baer, and the game winner from Zach Nieminen securing four standings points on the weekend. With the win, the Rivermen improve to 21-4-3 on the season and remain at the top of the SPHL standings. Pensacola earns a standings point, with their record now at 18-5-5 The Rivermen wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, striking just 14 seconds ... Full Story

Never Say Die T-Birds Erase 2-Goal Deficit in Final Minute, Win in OT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (23-18-2-0) completed a spectacular, improbable comeback in the final minute of regulation before stunning the Providence Bruins (23-16-2-2) by a score of 6-5 in overtime on Sunday afternoon inside the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Looking to add to a five-game win streak against Springfield, the Bruins wasted no time taking an early advantage, as Jack Studnicka carried the puck into the right corner and slid a pass to Paul Carey in the slot. The Providence captain quickly snapped a wrist shot over the glove of Philippe Desrosiers to make it a 1-0 ... Full Story

Checkers Erupt for Seven Goals in Win over Toronto

CHARLOTTE, NC - Charlotte's offense came to play Sunday, hanging seven goals on Toronto en route to a big 7-3 victory over the Marlies. Five different Checkers notched multiple points on the night, with Morgan Geekie leading the way with a pair of goals and an assist. The man advantage also proved fruitful for the home side, as Geekie and Steven Lorentz each struck on the power play to give Charlotte two goals on three opportunities. After Charlotte grabbed a 1-0 lead in the opening frame, things erupted in the second. Starting with a Dave Gust strike 19 ticks in, the Checkers scored thr... Full Story

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Florida Tropics forward Guilherme Dos Santos celebrates a goal against the Orlando SeaWolves

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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Frisco Fighters - Indoor Football League (IFL)
3. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - American Hockey League (AHL)
4. Santa Cruz Seaweed - Pecos League (Pecos)
5. Columbus - Indoor Football League (IFL)
6. Pittsburg Anchors - Pecos League (Pecos)
7. Mexico City Capitanes - NBA G League (G League)
8. Martinez Mackerel - Pecos League (Pecos)
9. Battle Creek Rumble Bees - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. California Commotion - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)

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

• Pittsburg Anchors - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Martinez Mackerel - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Santa Cruz Seaweed - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Columbus - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Mexico City Capitanes - NBA G League (G League)
• Worcester Red Sox - International League (IL)
• Frisco Fighters - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Bloomington - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• California Commotion - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
• Queensboro FC - United Soccer League Championship (USL)

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
Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, 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, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

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