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Lightning announce Roster, Schedule for 2021 NHL Prospect Showcase

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August 18, 2021

Lightning announce Roster, Schedule for 2021 NHL Prospect Showcase

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning today announced their roster and the schedule for the 2021 NHL Prospect Showcase, presented by Florida Blue, being held September 18-21 at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel. The Lightning are hosting the annual Showcase this season and will welcome prospect teams from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers.

All four teams will play each other once over the four-day Showcase, which begins Saturday, September 18 with matchups between Carolina and Florida at 10 a.m. and Tampa Bay and Nashville at 1 p.m. Any skater or goaltender in each of the four organizations on an entry-level contract (or less), provided they are 24 or younger and have less than 20 games of NHL experience, are eligible to participate in the Showcase (exceptions may be permitted with prior approval from all teams). Teams will dress 18 skaters and two goaltenders for each contest. Games are regulation length with three 20-minute periods. A five-minute, three-on-three overtime period will determine a winner if games are tied after regulation. Games will conclude with a five-player-per-team shootout regardless of the final score.

Tampa Bay’s roster contains a number of the organization’s top prospects, including 2018 second-round draft pick Gabriel Fortier, who recorded six goals and 10 points in 30 games last season for the Syracuse Crunch, the Lightning’s American Hockey League affiliate. Also participating for the Bolts are a pair of 2020 second-round draft selections in forwards Jack Finley and Gage Goncalves, who each made their professional hockey debut with Syracuse during the 2020-21 season. Three of Tampa Bay’s selections from the 2021 NHL Draft in July will be in attendance as well: D Roman Schmidt (3rd rd. – No. 96 overall), F Cameron MacDonald (5th Rd. – 160 overall) and F Niko Huuhtanen (7th Rd. – No. 224 overall).

Greg Outlaw takes on Edgar Torres in Main Event on Friday, September 10th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

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August 17, 2021

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Greg Outlaw takes on Edgar Torres in Main Event on Friday, September 10th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

The Return of Philly Favorite Christian Carto in The Co-Feature; Plus Undefeated Elijah Morales, Quadir Albright, Julian Gonzalez and Bilal Quintyne

PHILADELPHIA – King’s Promotions returns to the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia with a jam-packed night of boxing on Friday night September 10th.

In the main event, welterweight Greg Outlaw will compete against Edgar Torres in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Outlaw of Bowie, Maryland, has a record of 8-1 with three knockouts. The 28 year-old Outlaw is a five year-professional. Outlaw has wins over Kashon Hutchinson (2-0) and Mack Allison IV (8-1-1). Outlaw is looking to get back in the win column after suffering his first defeat, which came on June 5th against Andrew Rodgers at the 2300 Arena.

Torres of Woodbridge, Virginia, has a record of 8-1-1 with four knockouts. The 38 year-old is a 14 year-professional. Torres is coming off his first loss, when he was stopped by Hutchinson on June 5th at the 2300 Arena.

The six-round co-feature will mark the much anticipated return of popular bantamweight Christian Carto.

Carto, 24 years-old of Philadelphia is 17-1 with 11 knockouts. Carto, who turned professional in 2016, won his first 17 bouts, which were highlighted by a win over Alonso Melendez (14-1). Carto suffered his only loss on February 8th, 2019 to Victor Ruiz at the 2300 Arena.

Carto’s opponent will be announced shortly.

Also in six-round bouts:

Elijah Morales (8-0, 4 KOs) of Trenton, NJ takes on Kevin Davilla (5-8-3, 1 KO) of Lakeland, Washington in a welterweight contest.

Kashon Hutchinson (8-5, 2 KOs) of Reading, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight fight.

Kenny Robles (8-1, 3 KOs) of Staten Island, NY takes on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight scrap.

Jonathan Rodriguez (9-1, 3 KOs) of Bethlehem, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight fight.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Quadir Albright (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles debuting Humberto Camareno Jr. of Lakewood, Washington in a junior welterweight fight.

Julian Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO) of Reading, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a junior lightweight contest.

Bilal Quintyne (1-0, 1 KO) of Atlanta, GA fights an opponent to be named in a middleweight tussle.

Tickets for this outstanding evening of boxing are $150, $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased by calling King’s Promotions at 610-587-5950

Minnesota Wild Signs Mason Shaw to a Two-Year, Two-Way Contract

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August 17, 2021

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Minnesota Wild Signs Mason Shaw to a Two-Year, Two-Way Contract

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Mason Shaw to a two-year, two-way contract ($750,000/$100,000 in 2021-22 and $750,00/$125,000 in 2022-23).

Shaw 22, (11/3/98), collected 22 points (8-14=22), 39 penalty minutes (PIM) and a plus-3 rating in 30 games with the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL) last season. The 5-foot-9, 182-pound native of Lloydminster, Alberta ranked T-3rd on the team in scoring, fourth in scoring, goals and PIM and fifth in shots on goal (64). He owns 61 points (19-42=61), 90 PIM and a plus-8 rating in 124 games during four seasons with Iowa (2017-21) and one assist in three Calder Cup Playoff contests.

Shaw collected 163 points (47-116=163) and 142 PIM in 161 games in three seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2014-17. He represented Canada at the 2016 IIHF Under-18 World Junior Championship and notched seven points (1-6=7) in seven games. Shaw was selected by Minnesota in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft.

Match Preview: Columbus Crew continues road stretch as it travels to face the New York Red Bulls tomorrow

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August 17, 2021

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Match Preview: Columbus Crew continues road stretch as it travels to face the New York Red Bulls tomorrow

Black & Gold enter match unbeaten against the Red Bulls in their last six regular-season encounters

COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew (6-7-6, 24 points) travels to face the New York Red Bulls (5-9-4, 19 points) at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18 [8:00 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports App (Stream) / 97.1 The Fan & 971TheFan.com (English); ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. Coverage of the match on Bally Sports Ohio is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Crew enters Wednesday’s contest against the New York Red Bulls with an all-time regular-season record of 30-30-12 while currently holding a six-match unbeaten streak in regular-season action dating back to 2017. Over that span, the Crew has posted a record of 4-0-2, including winning the last two regular-season matches played at Red Bull Arena. Most recently, the Black & Gold defeated the New York Red Bulls at Historic Crew Stadium 3-2 (November 21, 2020) in the First Round of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, with goals scored by Pedro Santos, Darlington Nagbe and Gyasi Zardes.

Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Olivier Mbaizo To Contract Extension

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August 17, 2021

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Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Olivier Mbaizo To Contract Extension

The Union’s starting right back signs a multi-year contract extension with the club

CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has signed defender Olivier Mbaizo to a new, multi-year contract extension. The Cameroonian National Team player joined the club in 2018 and has moved into the starting right back role for the Union this season.

“When we signed Olivier, we knew he had the tools to become a top defender in this league and he has emerged as such,” said Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner. “Our system requires fullbacks to contribute in the attack, defense, and transition and Olivier’s quickness and competitiveness make him a perfect fit for such a role. His continued growth and dedication made this a well-earned contract extension.”

Mbaizo, 24, signed with the Union in 2018 where he spent his first couple of seasons developing with the Union’s USL team, the then named Bethlehem Steel. During his time with the Steel, he contributed four assists in 31 matches, and helped lead the team to its first post-season win in 2018. In 2019, Mbaizo played in three matches for the Union and registered his first MLS assist on March 2 in a 2-0 win over Cincinnati. Mbaizo began earning more time and starts in 2020, where he played in 14 matches, starting 12 of those. With Mbaizo on the field, the team won eight matches, tied four and lost only twice on their way to winning the 2020 Supporters’ Shield.

Thus far this season, Mbaizo has played in all 19 matches for the Union, starting all but once. He recorded his first assist of the season on July 8 when the team played their rival New York Red Bulls. His assist led to the equalizing goal while the Union played a man down and earned him a spot on MLS’ Team of the Week for the first time in his career.

Internationally, Mbaizo has earned three senior team call ups for Cameroon. His latest was in March 2021, as they headed into their final two games of the qualification group stage of Africa Cup of Nations 2021. He has earned four senior international caps for the Indomitable Lions, his first when he made his debut as a substitute in a friendly vs. Gabon on September 6, 2016.

Prior to playing for the Union, Mbaizo played for Union Douala and Cameroonian club, Rainbow FC, where he logged four assists in 10 appearances.

TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union sign defender Olivier Mbaizo to a contract extension on August 17, 2021.

Blue Bombers add linebacker Kevin Brown to practice roster

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August 17, 2021

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Blue Bombers add linebacker Kevin Brown to practice roster

WINNIPEG, MB., – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announced the club has signed American linebacker Kevin Brown.

Brown (6-1, 226, Cincinnati, October 18, 1993 in Indianapolis, IN) was most recently in training camp with the Edmonton Elks.

Brown is a veteran of three CFL seasons with Ottawa (2017-2019), accumulating 112 tackles, 37 special teams tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble.