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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 17

Affiliates back in action after All-Star break The biggest news to come from the Padres minor league affiliates was that catcher Ethan Salas will likely not play again during this season. Due to the delayed healing that has occurred with the stress reaction in his lower back, Salas will be brought along slowly and will probably see action in the Fall League. Salas, the Padres #2 prospect per MLB.c...2025
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• Morrison returns to Americans
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans announced the team has signed forward Brad Morrison for the 2025-26 season. Morrison was acquired last February from the Fort Wayne Komets along with Michael Gilden in exchange for forward Kyle Crnkovic. In 12 … Continue reading → The post Morrison returns to Americans first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Padres minor league update: week 16

Padres draft brings more prospects into system The San Diego Padres minor league affiliates completed their first half and took a break while the major league teams celebrated their All-Stars. Starter Matt Waldron had another good outing in the last game for the Chihuahuas before the break. In 6 IP, Waldron allowed six hits but only two runs in 90 pitches. He has a 3.82 ERA with El Paso. Stephen ...2025
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• Two Player Annoucements Today, ECHL Player Announcement Stats, Affiliation Update, 3ICE, Skeoch Retires, Snowden Selected Head Coach, Rule Changes

There's not much to report this week, so this will be a brief blog post. The most important news is that the Allen Americans will make another player announcement today. As a matter of fact, they will be announcing two players sometime this afternoon. - It may seem like Allen is slow in announcing players, but the fact is, 17 ECHL teams have announced two or fewer players as of th...2025
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• Petruzzelli, Murphy back with Komets
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Fort Wayne Komets announced that forward Anthony Petruzzelli and defenseman Matt Murphy have re-signed for the 2025-26 season. The 2025-26 season will be Petruzzelli’s eighth in Fort Wayne. Murphy returns for his fourth stint with … Continue reading → The post Petruzzelli, Murphy back with Komets first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• TWitM: Carson Roccaforte is rockin’ the bat

Carson Roccaforte, playing for the Quad Cities River Bandits | Chris Shepard The outfielder has been on fire this month. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (5-13, 9.5 games back) Th...2025
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 17
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• Padres minor league update: week 16
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• Two Player Annoucements Today, ECHL Player Announcement Stats, Affiliation Update, 3ICE, Skeoch Retires, Snowden Selected Head Coach, Rule Changes
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• TWitM: Carson Roccaforte is rockin’ the bat
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 15

Ethan Salas isn’t going to be ready this month. At the end of May, The Athletics’s Keith Law released his updated prospect rankings for the 2025 season. Catcher Ethan Salas, who had been placed on the injured list in April for a stress reaction in his low back, is ranked at 17. He is seven spots below fellow Padres prospect, shortstop Leodalis De Vries. In April it was thought that Salas would be ...2025
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 14

Leo De Vries is going to the Futures Game It was a busy week with the Padres minor league affiliates. Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop, Leodalis De Vries, was selected as the Padres representative in the All-Star Futures game that will be played during All-Star week in Atlanta. He is the only representative this year from the organization. San Antonio right-hander Henry Baez was named the Texas League...2025
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• The Padres have a couple fast risers in the minors

Braden Nett/Henry Baez Braeden Nett and Henry Baez are coming quickly The Padres farm system is not regarded highly in the national view of things. The system is ranked 25th out of 30 teams by The Athletic’s Keith Law, only ahead of the Braves and the Giants in the National League. Shortstop Leodalis De Vries and catcher Ethan Salas are the two top rated players but the system is consider...2025
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 13

Pitching prospects get in a groove After a very slow start to the season, El Paso has surged and is in second place in the Pacific Coast League, East Division. The San Antonio Missions are in a tie for first in the Texas League. South Division. Fort Wayne is a trailing fifth in the Midwest League, East Division. Lake Elsinore is third in the California League, South Division. El Paso Chihuahuas (...2025
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• Padres minor league update week 12

Logan Gillaspie starts his rehab The San Diego Padres minor league affiliates are approaching the half-way point in their seasons with the winner of the first half automatically making the playoffs at the end of the season. There is also a second half champion for each league’s division and they all play against each other for the championship for each league. There are also promotions occurring a...2025
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• The Awakening

If you were excited about the marketing that could be done for the ECHL's newest team, things are starting to really get started as the Greensboro Gargoyles have been busy over the last month. We still don't know who the first player will be that will wear the Gargoyles uniform, but we do have a schedule for the team for the 2025-26 ECHL season and we now know who will be coaching the Gargoyles as...2025
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• Padres’ David Morgan makes his debut

David Morgan | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images First player from Hope International to make it to MLB The San Diego Padres signed undrafted free agent David Morgan after a pre-draft tryout at Petco Park in August of 2022. Although not a native San Diegan, his parents met and dated and lived here before he was born. Morgan was born in Mission Viejo, CA twenty five years a...2025
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• He's Back!! - Steve Martinson Returns to the Allen Americans

Steve Martinson, Myles Jack, Michelle MartinsonTeam owner Myles Jack and the Allen Americans just announced that Steve Martinson, a familiar face, has signed a three-year deal as coach and general manager. Martinson spent 10 seasons in Allen from 2012 to 2022, including winning four straight championships (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). He has won a total of 10 championships in his coaching ...2025
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• My Trip to Malta and Italy, Allen Americans Update, Status of Coach Search, Recruitment Tool Kit, Playoff Update, New ECHL Franchise, Draft Schedule and More

Nancy and I just returned from our almost three week trip to Italy with our good friends from Minnesota, Dave and Lin Carter. Dave, Lin and myself went to high school together (Bloomington, MN High School class of 1965). Dave and I have been hunting together since we were 15 (going on 63 years) and will make it 64 years this fall. I often get asked about our trips so please indulge me with t...2025
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• Another Big Loss for Allen, Game Recap, Video Highlights, Rematch Preview, All-Time Worst Losses, Goal Differentials, Christmas Break and More
It was a second night of making the Allen Americans all-time worst losses list (losing by six or more goals) which now stands at 11 over the past ten years. Three of the 11 have come this season. Last night it was a loss to Fort Wayne by a score of 8-2. The Komets scored on their 3rd, 4th, 8th and 10th shot of the game and it all happened before the midpoint of the first period. Fort Wayne a...2024
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• Touring the Browns’ road cities: Indianapolis’ stadiums, cultural trail, and the Indy 500
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Learning more about some of the attractions in the city of Indianapolis. Our road cities tour continues with a look at Indianapolis, where the Browns will play in mic-October for their second road game of the season. Getting to Downtown Indianapolis If you live in Cleveland and are able to drive, you can consider making the 5-hour drive to Indianapolis, ei...2023
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• How Much Better Will the Detroit Pistons Be Without Josh Smith?
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"From Fort Wayne, Indiana “The half time show was AWFUL."

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"A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Goode has Indiana ties all over his family, including his uncle Trent Green, the former NFL QB."

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"The other big name to burst into the top ten is Padres’ catcher Ethan Salas, who is 17-years-old and already at High-A Fort Wayne."

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"Towns flew to Fort Wayne, Indiana to recognize Eric Wood's contributions"

2021
"A 6-7 forward in his second professional season out of Syracuse University, Brissett recently completed the 2021 G League season as a member of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the Pacers’ affiliate in the NBA G League."

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"The Fort Wayne Pistons was the franchise’s first name before becoming the Detroit Pistons […] The post 5 greatest Detroit Pistons teams in franchise history appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"However, the 6-foot-6 guard has enjoyed a breakout year for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the G League, averaging 23."

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"Thornton will be assigned to the Canton Charge before tomorrow night’s Charge game against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in Canton."

2017
"Did Indiana really lose to the Fort Wayne Mastodons again? You bet Jurassic they did"

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"An incredible scene played out in Fort Wayne on Tuesday; the Hoosiers looked really average"

2015
"Nevertheless, he has connected on 21 of 42 attempts and dished 15 assists during the preseason, even as he missed Thursday night's 98-86 exhibition win against the Charlotte Hornets in Fort Wayne due to a respiratory issue."

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"The Atlanta Hawks have recalled rookie center Adreian Payne from Fort Wayne of the NBA Development League."

• Padres Minor League Update: Week 17
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• Padres minor league update: week 16
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 15
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 14
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• The Padres have a couple fast risers in the minors
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• Allen's Season-Ending Roster, No CBA Yet, Players Heading to Europe, ECHL Summer Meeting, Affiliation Update and More
It is a busy time of year if you are an ECHL and Allen Americans fan, with a lot happening. Future considerations trades (last Friday), season-ending rosters yesterday, the first day to sign players (today), and players leaving for Europe. The PHPA had its annual meeting in Orlando last week, and the ECHL is meeting in Orlando this week. There is no CBA, and the Utah Grizzlies ownership anno...2025
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• Padres minor league update week 12
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• Padres minor league update: Week 11

Lots of movement in the minors The San Diego Padres minor league teams made lots of adjustments this past week, with many players on the move and some noted promotions included. The two upper level teams had winning records while the two A-level teams had losing records and the rookie league team had a .500 record. Padres starter Matt Waldron had another good outing with El Paso, going five inning...2025
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• Padres minor league update week nine

Ryan Bergert and Matt Waldron are ready to help San Diego Padres starting pitchers Matt Waldron and Ryan Bergert are both built up enough to assist the major league team in June. Bergert pitched May 28 for El Paso and reached 65 pitches in his outing with nine strikeouts. Waldron had his fourth rehab start May 30 with El Paso and reached 75 pitches, using his knuckleball 60% of the time (perMadFri...2025
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• Padres’ David Morgan makes his debut
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• Allen's Season-Ending Roster, No CBA Yet, Players Heading to Europe, ECHL Summer Meeting, Affiliation Update and More
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 10

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Matt Waldron available, Omar Cruz building up The San Diego Padres minor league affiliates will be able to provide reinforcements to the pitching staff of the major league team when needed. Matt Waldron had his second start for El Paso after being activated from the IL on June 4. He pitched five innings and allowed six hits with two runs and five strik...2025
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• Padres’ David Morgan makes his debut
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• Kelly Cup Final Will Serve Fish

It's hard to deny that either team would be a solid representative for the ECHL's Western Conference in the Kelly Cup Final, but the Kansas City Mavericks and the Toledo Walleye settled the score on who would gain that opportunity. Kansas City was the top team in the Western Conference with 103 points while Toledo followed right behind at 99 points, so having the top-two teams in the west battle f...2025
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• Updates: Kelly Cup Playoffs, Steve Martinson, Brett Ferguson, CBA, Schedule, All-time Hat Tricks, Division Alignment and More

My list of blog topics to cover has gotten long enough to finally sit down and write them out. Here they go in no particular order: - The Kelly Cup playoffs are moving right along, and the two I predicted would be in the finals (Florida & Kansas City) are both trailing in the Conference Finals:Kansas City is in real trouble in the Western Conference Finals, trailing Toledo 3-1. Th...2025
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• Padres minor league update week #7

Yu Darvish and Matt Waldron begin their rehab Fort Wayne shortstop Leo De Vries has gone cold in May while San Antonio catcher Brandon Valenzuela has taken advantage of the loss of Ethan Salas to show he shouldn’t be forgotten. San Diego Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron has begun his rehab back from his right oblique injury with the Arizona Complex League Padres. Relievers Harry Gustin and Tyson...2025
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• The Fish Douse The Komets

There are hundreds of fish tales out there about those who battled fish and came away unscathed. There are some stories of the sea that have been written into books such as Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea and Melville's Moby Dick that describe a harrowing battle between men and aquatic beasts intent on defeating the protagonists in those stories. However, one story came to an end last night as...2025
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• He's Back!! - Steve Martinson Returns to the Allen Americans
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• My Trip to Malta and Italy, Allen Americans Update, Status of Coach Search, Recruitment Tool Kit, Playoff Update, New ECHL Franchise, Draft Schedule and More
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• Padres’ David Morgan makes his debut
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• He's Back!! - Steve Martinson Returns to the Allen Americans
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• My Trip to Malta and Italy, Allen Americans Update, Status of Coach Search, Recruitment Tool Kit, Playoff Update, New ECHL Franchise, Draft Schedule and More
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• After a long journey, New York Giants defensive tackle Darius Alexander is all grown up

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Fatherhood, and a winding journey to the defensive line, have shaped the Giants’ third-round pick Becoming a parent as a teenager, when you are still a child and haven’t yet found your path in life, is an unexpected and scary experience. Sometimes, though, the things we think are scary and might derail us turn out to be the things that bring us joy and d...2025
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• Thank You, Thank You, Thank You - A Season to Forget

It seemed like it took forever for this season to come to an end once it was clear Allen was going to finish in last place in the ECHL. Now that the season is over the players will disperse quickly and this team will be gone. While some will return next season, some will retire, some will go to Europe and some will not be invited back, the team I wrote about almost every morning, talked ...2025
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• Myles Jack and Brett Ferguson Post Game Comments, Season in Review, Records Set, ECHL Playoffs and More
Team owner Myles Jack and coach Brett Ferguson met with the season tickets holders (aka STMs, aka Patriot Club Members) after the game last night. Here is what they shared with the group. BRETT FERGUSON "On behalf of the players and myself, thank you for the support all season. Losing sucks and this will be the last of it. We will retool this summer, add some new players to the ones tha...2025
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• Allen Wins 3-2, Game Recap, Video Highlights, Europe Playoff Update, FPHL (Martinson) Showdown, ECHL Attendance Since 2018-19 and More
Over 2000 school kids provided the energy and their cheering (screaming) helped propel the Allen Americans to a 3-2 win over the Tulsa Oilers yesterday. Yes, hockey at 10:30 am on a Tuesday was one of the most entertaining games of the season. - It was one of the most complete games of the season for the Americans. Here are some examples:Allen scored the first goal just 52 seconds after...2025
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• The 14 stupidest FCC complaints about the Super Bowl halftime show

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images These are just so dumb. Whining to the federal government about the Super Bowl halftime show has become as much of a tradition as the game itself. It’s a chance for boomers to crack their knuckles and wrinkle their confused brains about music they don’t understand, focusing their white-hot anger at bureaucrats to fire off emails about how they don’t lik...2025
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• San Diego Padres minor league preview

Boston Bateman aka Sasquatch | Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images El Paso Chihuahuas get going on Friday The Padres major league season is around the corner. Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and their teammates play the first of 162 this Thursday. The following day the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Padres Triple-A affiliate, begin their season versus the Salt Lake Bees (Angel...2025
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• Jersey Auction Results Past and Present, Crnkovic Traded for Two Forwards, Allen Affiliate in 2025-26, Renewing Season Tickets, ECHL Leaders, Fight Rules

Wasn't planning on a blog today, but had a few things to share before heading to Minnesota until Saturday: - Thanks for all the messages and comments on my Mark Duarte story. Those long form stories are a labor of love, but take a lot of time from the upfront research, the interview, and all the post interview research and writing. I feel like Mark should be listed as a co-author with all of ...2025
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• Indiana Pacers Are Relying on Monta Ellis to Be Paul George's Perfect Wingman
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• Did Indiana really lose to the Fort Wayne Mastodons again? You bet Jurassic they did
The Hoosiers were run out of their own gym, this time in Bloomington...2017
• Indiana falls to Fort Wayne: Takeaways from Mastodons' epic upset of No. 3 Hoosiers
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• Despite loss, give Tom Crean credit, not grief, for playing game at Fort Wayne
More coaches need to be willing to go on the road to play tough games...2016
• Ex-Bills wide receiver James Hardy found dead in an Indiana river
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• Karl-Anthony Towns delivers surprise gift to community superhero: 'He's done so many amazing things'

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• WATCH: Fort Wayne player tries drawing foul on Kentucky coach John Calipari
Officials didn't buy the flop, but the Mastadons player gets an A-plus for his acting efforts...2017
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• Ex-Bills wide receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicide by coroner
Hardy was found in a river in his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana last month...2017
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• How Russ Smith Can Hang on with the New Orleans Pelicans
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• Toronto Raptors 2014-15 Season Preview: Roster Breakdown, Win-Loss Prediction
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• Two Player Annoucements Today, ECHL Player Announcement Stats, Affiliation Update, 3ICE, Skeoch Retires, Snowden Selected Head Coach, Rule Changes
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 15
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 13
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• Padres minor league update week 12
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• The Awakening
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• Padres Minor League Update: Week 10
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• Padres minor league update week nine
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• Kelly Cup Final Will Serve Fish
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• Padres minor league update week #8

Matt Waldron and Bryan Hoeing continue rehab The Padres have two pitchers working on coming back from injuries suffered during spring training. Both starter Matt Waldron and reliever Bryan Hoeing are working toward completing their rehabilitation from those injuries. Waldron started his second game, this time with San Antonio, and completed 2 IP with 1 ER, 2 K and 2 BB. Hoeing also pitched for Dou...2025
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• Updates: Kelly Cup Playoffs, Steve Martinson, Brett Ferguson, CBA, Schedule, All-time Hat Tricks, Division Alignment and More
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• My Trip to Malta and Italy, Allen Americans Update, Status of Coach Search, Recruitment Tool Kit, Playoff Update, New ECHL Franchise, Draft Schedule and More
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• Best available players for the Colts in Round 2

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Which players fell out of Round 1 that could potentially end up available at pick 45 for the Colts to snag? Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Mike Green, Edge, Marshall On tape, Green looks like Edge 2 in this class behind only Abdul Carter. However his off the field concerns with 2 separate sexuall assault allegations in High Sc...2025
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• Allen vs Tulsa Preview, Today's Lineup, Gorman and Duarte Out, Coach's Keys, Allen's Role in Playoff Race, ECHL Rookie Goalie Leaders and More
It is April 1 and Allen will be playing the Tulsa Oilers at 10:30 this morning and it is not an April Fools hoax, even though many come to mind. For those of you that are gullible, beware as you go through the day that you don't get fooled. - The Americans are at home for the rest of the season with the exception of a game in Wichita on Sunday. The schedule this week sounds like an Apri...2025
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• The 14 stupidest FCC complaints about the Super Bowl halftime show
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• Jersey Auction Results Past and Present, Crnkovic Traded for Two Forwards, Allen Affiliate in 2025-26, Renewing Season Tickets, ECHL Leaders, Fight Rules
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• No Action In Hamilton

Back in October, there was noise being made around the city of Hamilton as a possible site for AHL expansion thanks to the renovations being done at FirstOntario Centre. In the linked article I wrote, Oak View Group (OVG) was looking to add main tenant to the currently-being-renovated arena as the updates are slated to be done by the autumn of 2025, and they were focusing on an AHL franchise as th...2025
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• Ex-Clippers forward Jamil Wilson signs with Italian team
Former Clippers small forward Jamil Wilson has agreed to a contract for the remainder of the European League season with Italian Serie A team Virtus Bologna, according to Daniele Labanti of Corriere di Bologna, as relayed by Sportando.Wilson had a whirlwind season. He signed a two-way contract with the Clippers during the offseason and appeared in 15 games with them, including 10 starts, while ave...2018
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• D.J. Stephens Throws Down Unbelievable Dunk off Alley-Oop Pass in D-League Game
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• D.J. Stephens Throws Down Unbelievable Dunk off Alley-Oop Pass in D-League Game
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