Halaburda Hat-Trick Powers Giants to 6-3 Win

Kennewick, WA - The Vancouver Giants exploded for six goals on Saturday night in a 6-3 win over the Tri-City Americans, getting a hat-trick from Ty Halaburda and 39 saves from Matthew Hutchison. With the win, the Giants' record improves to 10-15-2-0 this season. Vancouver's power play came through in a big way in the third period with two goals, first when Halaburda tied the game 3-3 on a crease scramble and then when Cameron Schmidt came around the net and banked it off Kelsey's shoulder ... Full Story

Cougars Earn Second Win on US Trip with 6-3 Win in Spokane

SPOKANE, WA - The Prince George Cougars showcased their prowess on the ice with a commanding 6-3 triumph over the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday at the Spokane Arena, marking the second win of their US swing. The Cougars wasted no time seizing control of the game, with Oren Shtrom igniting the scoreboard just 53 seconds into the match. The momentum continued in the latter half of the opening period, as Zac Funk and Ondrej Becher each found the back of the net at 15:11 and 15:33, respectively. The Cats entered the dressing room with a commanding 3-0 lead after the first 20 minutes. In the sec... Full Story

Lincoln Stuns Dubuque to Sweep Weekend

The Lincoln Stars overcame a 2-0 deficit five minutes into the game to defeat the Dubuque Fighting Saints, 7-4, on Saturday night at ImOn Arena. Lincoln (6-13-0-2) earned its first weekend sweep of the season by scoring at least twice in each period and getting 31 saves in relief from Yan Shostak. Blake Montgomery scored twice and added an assist while Justin Mexico and Juan Copeland both scored their first USHL goals. A goaltending change 5:17 in after the first media timeout altered the course of the game as the Stars scored seven of the game's final nine goals. Lincoln's penalty kill ... Full Story

Lindstrom Makes It Rain in Tigers' Teddy Bear Toss Win oOver Prince Albert

Medicine Hat, AB - Cayden Lindstrom (Chetwynd, BC) would be the Teddy Bear Toss goal scorer on route to a Medicine Hat Tigers victory over the Prince Albert Raiders Saturday night? Lindstrom would allow the snowstorm of Teddy Bears hit the Co-op Place ice at 1:14 with his 21st of the season from Hunter St.Martin (Edmonton, AB). The Tigers would stay with it against the Raiders as Hayden Harsanyi (Calgary, AB) would follow-up a Dru Krebs (Okotoks, AB) shot beating Prince Albert goaltender Chase Coward to make it 2-0 Medicine Hat. Tigers Player of the Month Oasiz Wiesblatt (Calgary, AB) would... Full Story

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1. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
2. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
5. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
7. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
8. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
9. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
10. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)

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

• Oakland Ballers - Pioneer League (PL)
• Fort Lauderdale - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Huntington - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chicago Rush - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Arizona Bandits - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Georgia Force - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Minnesota Myth - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Denver Outlaws - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
• Chattanooga FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Philadelphia Soul - Arena Football League (AFL3)

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BASKETBALL
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WNBA

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PLL

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