Devastating Loss for Family, Friends, and the Erie Otters Organization: OHL Owner Jim Waters Passes Away

Erie, Pennsylvania -- The Erie Otters are devastated to report the sudden and unexpected passing of Jim Waters, team owner, OHL governor, and avid team supporter. Jim passed away this morning, leaving a profound void in the lives of his family, friends and the Canadian hockey and broadcasting communities. The Waters family is just beginning to absorb this shocking loss and will release a more personal tribute to Jim, an extraordinary husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. The tea... Full Story

Rangers Recall Defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from Wolf Pack

HARTFORD, CT - New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. Ruhwedel, 34, has recorded three assists in eleven games with the Wolf Pack this season. He has also appeared in one game with the Rangers, posting a +2 +/- rating on Oct. 19, 2024, against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The native of San Diego, CA, split the 2023-24 season between the Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was acquired by the Rangers from the Penguins on Mar. 7, 2024. He scored four points (1 g, 3 ... Full Story

Connor Murphy Recalled by Wranglers

(RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Friday, via a Heartland Health & Wellness Roster Adjustment, goaltender Connor Murphy has been recalled by the AHL's Calgary Wranglers. Murphy, 26, was assigned to the Rush on October 10th and had been with the club since the beginning of the season. In 11 games, Murphy recorded a 2.86 GAA and .911 save percentage, both team highs. He started for the Rush on Thursday and made 27 saves on 29 shots against Wichita. The native of Hudson Falls, N.Y. split time last year between Rapid City ... Full Story

Mayhem Acquire Greco from Quad City

(MACON, Ga.) - The Macon Mayhem, proud members of the SPHL, announced Monday defenseman Michael Greco has been acquired from the Quad City Storm in exchange for forward Dominic Dumas. Greco, 26, from Orillia, Ontario, has made a name for himself as an enforcer in the SPHL since making his debut with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs last season. After a 2022-23 campaign with the Columbus River Dragons in which he recorded 224 penalty minutes in 48 games, he made the leap to the SPHL, and spent time with Roanoke, Evansville, Pensacola, and Quad City. In his 41 SPHL games, he has five points (1g, 4... Full Story

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

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2. Blue Bombers Sign Three
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4. Chicago Blackhawks Announce Roster Moves
5. Owen Sound Attack Mourn the Loss of Fay Harshman
6. Portland Thorns Announce End-Of-Season Contract Updates
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• Ontario - California League (CalL)
• New York Charging - Women's Lacrosse League (WLL)
• Maryland Charm - Women's Lacrosse League (WLL)
• California Palms - Women's Lacrosse League (WLL)
• Boston Guard - Women's Lacrosse League (WLL)
• Wausau Softball Club - Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)
• USL Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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• Boise Pro Soccer - USL Super League (USLSL)
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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, WLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
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