Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

June 21, 2021 - BASEBALL American Association: A part of a promotion, the Milwaukee Milkmen of the independent American Association played a game this weekend with the Milwaukee Sweet Teats as its temporary nickname. Double-A South League: As part of a Korean Heritage Night promotion on July 16, 2021, the Montgomery Biscuits will be renamed the Montgomery Kimchi for one game. Southern Shores Professional League: The independent developmental SSPL plans to play its inaugural professional season with four teams playing a 40-game ... Full Story

Frontenacs Sign Quinton Burns to a Standard Player Agreement

June 21, 2021 - Quinton Burns has signed a Standard Player Agreement to join the Kingston Frontenacs. Burns was a second-round selection, 35th overall by the Frontenacs. It was the second of back-to-back picks in the 2nd round for Kingston during the 2021 OHL Priority Selection on June 4. Quinton was a member of the Kemptville 73's of the HEO during the 2020-21 season. The previous season was spent with the Greater Kingston Frontenacs. During that season, the puck moving defenseman scored 4 goals and 9 assists in 24 games. Burns wa... Full Story

Preview: Game 4: Stingrays vs. Swamp Rabbits, June 21 at 7:05 PM

June 21, 2021 - SC Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 (SC Leads, 2-1) Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Carolina Ice Palace at 7:05 PM Broadcast Info: Watch live on FloHockey | Listen via Caps Radio 24/7 & Mixlr About Tonight's Game: A dramatic come-from-behind win in the third period Saturday night as the South Carolina Stingrays in position to close out the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 Monday night against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at the Carolina Ice Palace. SC earned a 5-1 win at hom... Full Story

Barrie Colts Sign Oliver Smith

June 21, 2021 - The Barrie Colts have signed prospect Oliver Smith to a Standard Player Agreement. 2003 born Smith from Sudbury, Ontario was selected by the Barrie Colts in the 9th round, 167th overall, in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. "It is such a pleasure to be a part of a great organization and I could not be happier. Ever since minor hockey the goal and focus has been on making it to the next level, for me being the OHL. To have finally signed means a lot to me and I can't wait to get started", said Oliver. Oliver showed ta... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (FPHL) June 21
• Frontenacs Sign Quinton Burns to a Standard Player Agreement - Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) June 21
• Preview: Game 4: Stingrays vs. Swamp Rabbits, June 21 at 7:05 PM - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) June 21
• Barrie Colts Sign Oliver Smith - Barrie Colts (OHL) June 21
• Western Conference Finals Game 3 Preview - Allen Americans (ECHL) June 21
• Hat Tricks Welcome Chad Oklin-Jolin as New Director of Media Relations, Broadcaster - Danbury Hat Tricks (FPHL) June 21
• ECHL Transactions - June 20 - (ECHL) June 20
• VIDEO: TOP 10: Saves of the Month / Les Arrêts Du Mois - 05-06/21 - (QMJHL) June 20
• Nords Fall to Mudbugs in Game 2 - Maine Nordiques (NAHL) June 20
• Aberdeen and Shreveport Advance to Robertson Cup Championship Game - (NAHL) June 20
• Wings Advance to Robertson Cup Championship - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) June 20
• Americans Blow Third Period Lead, as Komets Even the Series - Allen Americans (ECHL) June 19
• VIDEO: QMJHL Hits of the Month / Les Mises En échec Du Mois - 05-06/21 - (QMJHL) June 19
• Rays Rally Late to Snatch 2-1 Series Lead - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) June 19
• Bugs Sweep Nords & Advance to Championship Game - Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL) June 19
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