Detroit Sends Shai Buium to Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday assigned defenseman Shai Buium to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Buium, the 36th overall pick by Detroit in 2021, made his professional debut with the Griffins last season on April 19 at the Iowa Wild, following the conclusion of his junior season at the University of Denver. The 21-year-old became a two-time national champion at Denver, winning NCAA titles in 2024 and 2022. Last season, Buium was named to the NCHC Second All-Star Team when ... Full Story

Railers Get Six Skaters from Bridgeport

WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the New York Islanders (@NYIslanders), and General Manager & Associate Head Coach Nick Tuzzolino, announced today forwards Matthew Kopperud, Justin Gill, and Jack Randl, along with defensemen Cam McDonald, Christian Krygier, and Matias Rajaniemi have been assigned on loan by the Bridgeport Islanders to the Worcester Railers. The Railers training camp roster is now at 30 players. Gill, 21, enters his first season after signing an AHL contract with the Bridgeport Islanders on July 3rd, 2024. ... Full Story

Golden State Valkyries Announce Natalie Nakase as Head Coach

The Golden State Valkyries have named Natalie Nakase as head coach, it was announced today. Nakase takes the helm of the Valkyries following over 16 years of coaching professional basketball, including 10 seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, and three seasons as first assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces. Nakase will report to Valkyries General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin, and begins her tenure with the team on October 21. "Being named the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries is a lifelong dream come true," said Nakase. "I am thankful to Joe Lacob, Ohemaa Nyanin and the Golden... Full Story

Phantoms Announce Season Opening Roster

Allentown, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have officially announced their Season Opening roster for the 2024-25 season. The Phantoms will have 30 players to begin the season including 19 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders. Ian Laperrière enters his fourth season as head coach of a Phantoms team that advanced to the division semifinals of the Calder Cup playoffs last season. There are 22 returning players who were members of that team for all or part of the season including captain Garrett Wilson and alternate captain Louie Belpedio. Also returning are leading scorers Coo... Full Story

• Four Game Winning Streak Highlights Busy Weekend Swing of Game Coming Up - Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
• Marksmen Add Tyler Barrow - Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL)
• Longtime Ice Bear Price Named Assistant Coach - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL)
• 17-Year-Old Forward Zach Morin Signs with Sea Dogs - Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
• Wranglers Announce 2024-25 Opening Night Roster - Calgary Wranglers (AHL)
• Eight Players with Ties to Wild, Former ICE Organizations Rostered by NHL Clubs - Wenatchee Wild (WHL)
• Detroit Sends Shai Buium to Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
• Schwindt, O'brien Assigned to Ghost Pirates - Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)
• Monsters Sign Defenseman Madison Bowey to PTO Contract - Cleveland Monsters (AHL)
• Sporting KC Announces 2024 Award Winners - Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
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• WNBA expansion in Boston: Mohegan executive says no - WNBA Boston Globe
• Calgary Stampeders' Marken Michel lauded for community service - CFL Calgary Sun
• G League Cleveland Charge to play opening games at its NBA arena, then move to new venue - G League Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Back in WNBA Finals, Liberty eager to finish the job vs. Lynx - WNBA New York Daily News
• Who did the Valkyries hire? Expansion team tabs Natalie Nakase as head coach - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• Ottawa Rapid FC names former Danish captain Katrine Pedersen as its first head coach - NSL Toronto Globe and Mail
• Who will win the WNBA title? Breaking down the matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty - WNBA Chicago Tribune
• Ice Dogs look to stay hot in home-opening series against divisional foe Janesville Jets - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
• New faces, high expectations carry Griffins into new season - AHL MLive
• A look at past Atlanta United players and how they’re doing now - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Courage Ride Home Energy to Clinch Playoff Berth by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Former Wenatchee Wild forward Zach Benson (Russ Alman)

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

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. NY Liberty to Host Critical Playoffs Watch Party at Barclays Center October 4
3. Seattle Seawolves Seek Enthusiastic Mascot Performer
4. Barnstormers Announce 2025 Coaching Staff
5. Los Angeles Sparks Retain TurnkeyZRG to Lead Search for New Head Coach
6. Last Week around the Leagues
7. Greater Nevada Field to Host the Party Animals in 2025
8. Banana Ball World Tour Coming to CHS Field August 1 & 2
9. Motor City Rockers Announce Coaching Change
10. Henriquez's Rhythm Takes Over, Wolverines Bailamos 6-0 Over the Steel

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

• Corpus Christi - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Wilkes-Barre - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Beaumont Renegades - National Arena League (NAL)
• Stockton Crusaders - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Mississippi Mud Monsters - Frontier League (FL)
• Amarillo Dusters - National Arena League (NAL)
• Shreveport Rouxgaroux - National Arena League (NAL)

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

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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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