Oilers Receive Forwards Coulson Pitre and Ryan Lautenbach from San Diego

TULSA, Okla. - The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and the AHL's San Diego Gulls and powered by Community Care, announced Monday the reassignment of Ducks' forward Coulson Pitre to Tulsa via San Diego and the assignment of Gulls' forward Ryan Lautenbach. Pitre, 20, was selected by Anaheim in the third round, 65th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Now in his second pro season, the Newmarket, Ontario native registered 16 points (3g, 13a) in 61 AHL games with Sa... Full Story

Remembering Cam Brown, the Heart of the Gladiators

Duluth GA - The Atlanta Gladiators mourn the loss of former player, captain, and ECHL Hall of Famer, Cam Brown, who tragically passed away on Saturday. When the Gladiators first arrived in Gwinnett County in the summer of 2003, Brown was called out of retirement by former coach, Jeff Pyle, to lead the team as it began its new era in Georgia. Brown spent three seasons with the Gladiators, leaving a lasting and powerful impression on his teammates, staff, and the people of Gwinnett County. Not only did he lead the team to success on and off the ice, but he also became the heart and soul of th... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association announced its 2026 season schedule will feature the same 12 teams and six-team East and West divisional alignment as last season. Each team will play 100 games from May 14 through September 7, 2026. Carolina League: The Charleston (SC) RiverDogs of the Single-A Carolina League filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a company called Riverdog Moving LLC that was formed in 2022. The suit alleges unauthorized use of the 'Riverdog' name and a similar color scheme that the team trademarked in 1995. The team is seeking ... Full Story

Renwick and Laatsch Recalled from Wheeling

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled forward Nolan Renwick from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Additionally, defenseman Daniel Laatsch has been reassigned by the Pittsburgh Penguins to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from Wheeling. Both rookies have accrued four points through Wheeling's first three games of the 2025-26 season. Renwick piled up two goals and two assists, while Laatsch posted four assists, tied for the Nailers' team lead and tied for most by ECHL rookie defensemen. Renwick skated in one game for Wilkes-Barre/Scr... Full Story

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• Former Port Dan Baier Passes Away - Stockton Ports (CalL)
• Sandbothe Among Top Performers Entering Final Week of AU Pro Volleyball Championship - San Diego Mojo (MLV)
• Winterhawks Prospects Schimonowski and Toyne Capture WHL Cup - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• Oilers Receive Forwards Coulson Pitre and Ryan Lautenbach from San Diego - Tulsa Oilers (ECHL)
• Defenseman Angus Booth Loaned to Ontario - Ontario Reign (AHL)
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• Barrie Colts Welcome Back Emil Hemming for 2025-26 Season - Barrie Colts (OHL)
• Pats Brown Named WHL Player of the Week - Regina Pats (WHL)
• Skyforce Announces Training Camp Roster - Sioux Falls Skyforce (G League)
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• Maine Celtics begin practices, with opportunity in Boston looming - G League Portland Press Herald
• Trail Blazers assign Robert Williams III to G Leagues Rip City Remix - G League Portland Oregonian
• Red Wings reassign rookie who needs seasoning in Grand Rapids - AHL MLive
• Tucson Roadrunners rookie swede scores in last few games - AHL Arizona Daily Star
• Ex-Hot Rods skipper Albernaz named Orioles new manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News
• Red Bulls' Sandro Schwarz fired, replacement will be team's 21st coach in 31 seasons - MLS New York Newsday
• Dallas Wings announce Jose Fernandez as next head coach - WNBA Dallas Morning News
• Tracking Bloomington Bison home game attendance - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph
• It's back! Saskatchewan to host Grey Cup in 2027 - CFL CBC
• 3DownNation CFL power rankings: Saskatchewan Roughriders' loss instills confidence before playoffs - CFL 3 DownNation
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Chicago Fire FC play to the crowd after a goal

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. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Richmond Flying Mummies - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Women's Pro Baseball League Unveils New Teams Set to Debut for Historic Inaugural 2026 Season
4. Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith Wins Inaugural WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award Presented by Deloitte
5. San Antonio Spurs Announce Austin Broadcast Schedule for 2025-26 Season
6. Admirals Win vs Worcester Railers, 10-24
7. WPBL Unveils First Four Teams
8. Inter Miami CF Claims 3-1 Win, Pulls Ahead in Round One Best-Of-3 Series Against Nashville
9. South Bay Lakers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Center Cheikh Mbacke Diong and a 2025 First Round Draft Pick
10. Former Railer Colten Ellis Makes NHL Debut

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

• Los Angeles - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• San Francisco - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• Boston - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• New York - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• Long Beach - Pioneer League (PL)
• Reno Pro Soccer - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• LOVB Los Angeles - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• Michigan Arsenal - Arena Football One (AF1)
• The Island F.C. - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Port St. Lucie SC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
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
LOVB, MLV, NWLS

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
GSL, NSL, NWSL, WPSL Pro