Penguins Sign Forward Kyle Olson

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Kyle Olson to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season. Olson just wrapped up a five-year career in the Western Hockey League, during which he played predominantly for the Tri-City Americans. Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Olsen earned 53 goals and 116 assists for 169 points in 205 games with the Americans and tack... Full Story

Thunder Brings Back Veteran Weselowski

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, AHL's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, announced today the re-signing of defenseman Riley Weselowski for the 2020-21 season. Weselowski, 35, begins his 12th year as a pro. A native of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, the 6-foot, 192-pound blueliner served as the team's captain this past season. In 53 games, he tallied 15 points (2g, 13a). He turned pro in 2008-09 in Idaho and returned to the Steelheads to begin the 2009-10 campaign. Weselowski finished the year in the Central Hockey League with Rapid City w... Full Story

Storm Solidify Defensive Line

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm are pleased to announce the signings of defensive linemen Zachary Dodge, Dequan Harvin, Davon'te Jest, Sean Kubit-Miller, Keiti Lakopo, Michael Taylor and John Williams. Dodge (6'0, 290) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Zach played collegiately at Minnesota State University - Mankato where he recorded 106 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. He was a All-NSIC First Team and a Don Hansen All-Super Region 4 First Team honoree. Harvin (6'1, 280) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Dequan played collegiately at Webber International ... Full Story

MASL Superstar Ian Bennett to Suit up with Tropics for Upcoming 2020-21 Season

LAKELAND, Fla. - One of the greatest players in the history of the Major Arena Soccer League will be playing for the Florida Tropics during the 2020-21 season. Milwaukee Wave forward Ian Bennett, who has been a first-team All MASL pick in three of the last four seasons, has been signed by the Tropics for the upcoming season. Players on multiyear contracts with the Milwaukee Wave will revert back to the Wave at the conclusion of the 20/21 season. Bennett has spent his entire MASL career in Milwaukee, which in an announcement earlier this month, announced the team is unable to participate in ... Full Story

• Red Wolves Bolster Midfield with Signing of Jimmie Villalobos - Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (USL1)
• Penguins Sign Forward Kyle Olson - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)
• OL Reign Signs Defender Sam Hiatt to Three-Year Deal - OL Reign (NWSL)
• CFL Gears up for 2021 - (CFL)
• Atlanta United 2 Announce Year-End Roster Moves - Atlanta United 2 (USL)
• Mayhem Announces 2020-21 Home Promotional Schedule - Macon Mayhem (SPHL)
• Nailers Announce Plan for Fans at First Three Home Games - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)
• Kristen McNabb Re-Signs Through 2022 Season - OL Reign (NWSL)
• Thunder Brings Back Veteran Weselowski - Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
• Upcoming Games: Dakota Bound Norsemen Slated for Road Trip - St. Cloud Norsemen (NAHL)
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• Gustavo Fernandes re-signs with Forward Madison FC for 2021 - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal
• "Groundhog Day" continues for ValleyCats - NYPL Albany Times-Union
• From one titan to another, Loons next face defending MLS champion Seattle Sounders - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• John Shipley: Mourn the independent Saints, but don't sneeze at what we're getting - AA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Tucson Sugar Skulls release 2021 schedule, which has more games — and new opponents - IFL Arizona Daily Star
• The Revolution are back in the MLS Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2014. - MLS Boston Herald
• Blue Wahoos earn more acclaim among top minor league organizations - SL Pensacola News Journal
• Blast, Major Arena Soccer League ‘trying to think outside the box' for pandemic-modified season - MASL Baltimore Sun
• Pacific FC brings back goalkeeper Wirth, midfielder Hojabrpour for 2021 - CPL Victoria Times Colonist
• USHL: Fighting Saints at home for two games this weekend - USHL Telegraph Herald
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Wichita Thunder defenseman Riley Weselowski

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. Orlando Solar Bears - ECHL (ECHL)
3. El Paso Locomotive FC - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. Maine Mariners - ECHL (ECHL)
5. Ottawa Titans - Frontier League (FL)
6. Ontario Bandits - National Arena League (NAL)
7. Panther City Lacrosse Club - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
8. Wyoming Mustangs - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
9. Northern Arizona Wranglers - Indoor Football League (IFL)
10. Albany Empire - National Arena League (NAL)

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

• Ontario Bandits - National Arena League (NAL)
• Motor City Cruise - NBA G League (G League)
• Wyoming Mustangs - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Ottawa Titans - Frontier League (FL)
• Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Northern Arizona Wranglers - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Albany Empire - National Arena League (NAL)
• Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Gastonia - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Panther City Lacrosse Club - National Lacrosse League (NLL)

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
AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods, TCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
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