Sports Writers

Taylor Made with Hamline Pipers Head Football Coach Chip Taylor

Robert Pannier

Hello everyone and welcome back to Season 4 of Taylor Made – A program where you can get Taylor Made answers from Hamline University Head Football Coach Chip Taylor. Answers about such things as the Pipers football program, football or sports in general, or about life issues that you wish the coach to share his insights about. In our first episode the Coach shares his thoughts about the Pipers football program through the first two weeks of the season, he discusses his thoughts on player safety, and we learn a secret talent about Coach Taylor. So let’s get right to Taylor Made.

Quick Slants with Bethel University Head Football Coach Steve Johnson

Robert Pannier

Quick Slants with Coach Steve Johnson is a weekly program that will be available each week during the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAC) season, including the playoffs. The show gives fans of Bethel University football the opportunity to ask questions of the Coach each week. Questions can be about anything, including football, sports, or life in general. Coach Johnson has the final say on all questions that will be used during the show.

Warriors Word with Wisconsin Lutheran Head Coach Dennis Miller

Robert Pannier

Welcome to the Warriors Word with Wisconsin Lutheran College Head Football Coach Dennis Miller. The Warriors Word gives fans the opportunity to ask the Coach questions about the Warriors, football or sports in general, or just ask his advice or thoughts on things going on in life. The show will be recorded each Tuesday afternoon and […]

Muskies Matters with Lakeland University Head Football Coach Colin Bruton

Robert Pannier

Welcome to Season 2 of Muskies Matters with Lakeland University Head Football Coach Colin Bruton. Muskies Matters is a weekly program where fans can ask their questions and the Coach will provide his insights related to football, sports in general, or just about life.

Back-to-Back Two Goal Games by Combs Leads Thunder to 4-3 Victory

Robert Pannier

For the second straight contest, Wichita Thunder forward Jack Combs recorded a two goal game. However, this one he made a lot more dramatic, scoring the game winner with 13 seconds left in the contest to give the Thunder a 4-3 victory over the Rapid City Rush. Mitch Gillam made 34 saves. The victory moved […]

This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Rob Pannier – Season 3

Robert Pannier

This Week in the Association is a program that gives fans insights from around the American Association, Independent Baseball’s premier league. Hosted by Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the show not only examines the happenings with the St. Paul Saints, but also looks at events going on throughout the league.

Combs Two Goals Leads Thunder to 4-2 Victory

Robert Pannier

It was Veterans Day on Monday and what better way for the Wichita Thunder to celebrate than with their veteran forward leading the way to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks. Jack Combs scored two goals in the second period to lead the offense and Evan Weninger made 34 saves to earn his […]

Gates, Tesink, Jackson Each Net Pair as Oilers Bury Thunder, 7-2

Robert Pannier

A night after falling 3-1, the Tulsa Oilers left no doubt as to who was going to win this contest, peppering Wichita Thunder goalie Mitch Gillam with 50 shots in their 7-2 victory. Ryan Tesink, Robby Jackson, and Brent Gates each scored two goals, and Gates and J.J. Piccinich finished with three points each in […]

Roste, Royals Reign over Auggies, 62-6

Robert Pannier

For anyone who had concerns that the Bethel University football team would be looking ahead to next Saturday’s game against St. Thomas, those fears were quickly dispelled when the Royals scored 48 first half points on their way to a 62-6 victory over Augsburg University Saturday afternoon. The Royals put up 613 yards of total […]

Historic Night for Crane Gives Thunder 3-1 Victory Over Oilers

Robert Pannier

It was a great goaltending battle in Wichita on Friday night as Thunder netminder Mitch Gillam outdueled Tulsa Oilers goalie Evan Fitzpatrick in a 3-1 Wichita victory. While the goaltenders had a huge night, it was Chris Crane who was story, delivering the game winner on a historic goal,  reaching the century mark for his […]

American Association Releases 2020 Schedule

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks at the 2020 American Association schedule, which was released on Thursday. This includes a look at the top series, an early start to the season and the likely All-Star Game venue.   2020 American Association Schedule Announced The American Association released the schedule for 2020 and it starts […]

Professor Gillam Instructs Kids, Admirals in Art of Goaltending in 6-2 Win

Robert Pannier

It was School Day at INTRUST Bank Arena on Wednesday morning, but it would be the Norfolk Admirals who would receive the education as the Wichita Thunder jumped out to a four goal lead before holding on for a 6-2 victory. Chris Crane had a goal and an assist and Mitch Gillam stopped 32 shots […]

Bethel Defense Smothers Cobbers, Royals Roll, 31-0

Robert Pannier

The Bethel University football team rolled into Moorhead on Saturday, unleashing their relentless defense on the Concordia Cobbers in a 31-0 Royals victory. Concordia recorded just 10 first downs and had 214 yards of total offense. Royals quarterback Jaran Roste threw for 300 yards and a touchdown and ran for another to lead the offense. […]

Muskies Defense Stymies Warriors in 39-6 Victory

Robert Pannier

The Lakeland Muskies won their third straight game, downing the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors behind a dominating defensive effort, 39-6. Shazon Crutcher lead a stifling defense that allowed the Warriors just 119 yards of total offense. Larry Rivers had another huge day, rushing for 211 yards and Dezmon Eddie scored two touchdowns in the victory. Wisconsin […]

Saucerman OT Goal Spoils Gillam Gem, Thunder Fall 2-1

Robert Pannier

Mitch Gillam put together his most impressive performance of the 2019-20 ECHL season on Friday night, stopping 39 shots. However, Colton Saucerman would spoil the outing, scoring the game-winning goal 4:09 into overtime to lead the Idaho Steelheads to a 2-1 victory over the Wichita Thunder. Tomas Sholl stopped 24 shots in the Idaho win. […]

Cleburne Railroaders: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Cleburne Railroaders. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Chicago Dogs: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Chicago Dogs. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Winnipeg Goldeyes: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Winnipeg Goldeyes. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Defense Shuts Down Falcons, Muskies Roll, 44-0

Robert Pannier

The Lakeland University Muskies jumped out to a 34-0 halftime lead, then rolled behind their defense on their way to a 44-0 victory over Concordia-Wisconsin. The defense allowed the Falcons just 193 total yards and recorded four sacks, while the Muskies running game rushed for 267 yards. Larry Rivers gained 132 yards, giving him over […]

Anas, Mayhew Score in Shootout to Lead Wild to 5-4 Victory

Robert Pannier

The Iowa Wild did not fare well against the Texas Stars in 2018-19, and were looking to leave the previous year behind them. However, falling behind four times on Friday night did not dispel any of the worries the team had about facing the Stars. That is until the Wild battled back four times in […]

Plouffe Delivers Game-Winner in OT, Thunder Fall 5-4

Robert Pannier

The Wichita Thunder opened the 2019-20 season on Friday night and it looked like they would be blown off the ice in the debut of head coach Bruce Ramsay. However, the team battled back from a three goal deficit, tying the score before falling in overtime to the Indy Fuel, 5-4. Derian Plouffe delivered the […]

Gary Southshore RailCats: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Gary Southshore RailCats. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020. The 2019 Gary Southshore RailCats Review After two straight years of making the playoffs, the Gary Southshore RailCats spent […]

Sioux Falls Canaries: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Sioux Falls Canaries. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Boros, Gibas Ground Down Knights, Royals Win, 42-13

Robert Pannier

Sam Gibas and Sid Boros each rushed for 102 yards as the Bethel Royals ground down the Carleton Knights, 42-13. The Royals put up 299 total yards on the ground and 591 yards of total offense in defeating Carleton for the 35th time in the 52 meetings between these two teams. The Bethel defense held […]

Lincoln Saltdogs: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Lincoln Saltdogs. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Milwaukee Milkmen: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Milwaukee Milkmen, their first season in the league. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Texas AirHogs: 2019 Season Recap

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Texas AirHogs. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.

Bethel Royals Edge Gusties in Nail-Biter, 35-33

Robert Pannier

Earlier this week, Bethel University Head Football Coach Steve Johnson expressed a lot of concern about taking on Gustavus Adolphus. It was the Gusties homecoming game and they were coming off a game where they gave St. John’s everything they could handle. The Coach believed that this may be his team’s toughest challenge of the […]

Keon Barnum Named American Association Most Valuable Player

Robert Pannier

In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report and This Week in the Association name Chicago Dogs first baseman Keon Barnum the American Association Most Valuable Player. Barnum finished the season with 31 homers and 90 RBI.

Leavens Four TDs Highlights Pipers Victory over Scots, 31-27

Robert Pannier

For the last two seasons, the Hamline Pipers have had to endure watching the Macalester Fighting Scots take home the coveted Bucket in this rivalry contest. But not on Saturday night, as Connor Leavens threw for four touchdowns in helping to lead the Pipers to a 31-27 victory. Hamline dominated the time of possession and […]