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Howie: Bulldogs embarrassed in Sioux Falls

The Bulldogs represent one of college hockey's most accomplished programs, backed by a tremendous facility, passionate supporters and a recruiting reputation built through decades of success. They compete in the NCHC, where championship expectations are established long before the opening faceoff.

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Minnesota adds four players as playoff race intensifies

The moves reflect an aggressive approach by the Monsters as the regular season enters its final stretch. Rather than standing pat, Minnesota has continued to reshape its roster in pursuit of a postseason berth.

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AF1 revises remaining schedule after Oregon franchise folds

ALBANY, N.Y. — Arena Football One announced a series of schedule changes Tuesday following the termination of the Oregon Lightning franchise, adjusting several games over the final weeks of the 2026 regular season. League officials said the revisions were designed to maintain competitive balance and minimize disruption for the remaining

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AF1 Notebook: Michigan upsets previously-unbeaten Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. — Malik Henry threw for five touchdowns and the Michigan Arsenal handed the Albany Firebirds their first loss of the 2026 Arena Football One season with a 57-39 victory Friday night at MVP Arena. The loss ended Albany's 20-game winning streak dating to the

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AF1 Scoreboard

Albany 60, Michigan 57 – Quarterback Sam Castranova threw for 316 yards and nine touchdowns Saturday night as Albany (6-0) held off host Michigan (1-5) at Dow Event Center. Castranova, the reigning AF1 league and playoff MVP, completed 29 of 39 passes, receiver Isiah Scott caught nine passes for

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AF1 continues rapid digital growth

Arena Football One says it is seeing major growth in digital engagement during the 2026 season, fueled by viral highlights, expanded streaming audiences and exposure on ESPN’s “SportsCenter.” The league announced Tuesday that a Week 4 game-winning play by the Kentucky Barrels generated 5.6 million views after

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Howie: Monsters riding ground game, defense during AF1 surge

At 3-1, the Monsters have positioned themselves among the early contenders in the nine-team AF1, doing so with a formula that looks noticeably different from many of the league’s more pass-heavy offenses. Minnesota has leaned into physical football, defensive pressure and ball control

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AF1 Week 5 Results

Minnesota 31, Michigan 28 OT – Aiden Johnson connected on a 29-yard field goal on the Monsters' first possession in overtime at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Minnesota quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson threw two touchdown passes and completed 17 of 32 passes for 135 yards for Minnesota

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Howie: Arena Football One reports surge in early-season digital viewership
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Howie: Arena Football One reports surge in early-season digital viewership

AF1 is a professional arena football league, the circuit of the Minnesota Monsters, focused on high-scoring gameplay and fan accessibility. Games are streamed live each weekend on the league’s official website, with additional content available across its social media platforms.

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Howie: AF1 Notebook

Arena football doesn’t have the luxury of history carrying it. It has to build trust in real time. It has to convince viewers that what they’re watching matters, that the people involved care, that the whole thing isn’t just temporary noise.

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AF1 reports unprecedented digital surge, as Week 1 metrics shatter all-time records

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Arena Football One reported significant growth in digital engagement following the opening week of its 2026 season, according to league data released Wednesday. The league said it recorded sharp increases across multiple platforms in a year-over-year comparison with Week 1 of the 2025 season, including an

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Albany opens with commanding win over Minnesota

By Howie Hanson Defending champion Albany opened its 2026 Arena Football One season by overwhelming the Minnesota Monsters 50-23 on Saturday night, using a dominant second half to turn a competitive game into a runaway at MVP Arena. Albany led just 21-17 at halftime before seizing control after

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Howie: AF1 opens with Albany atop Fan Zone rankings

The structure of the opening weekend leaves little room for gradual buildup. For Albany, it is a chance to reaffirm its position. For Minnesota and the rest of the field, it is an early test of whether preseason projections hold or begin to shift.

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AF1 Notebook

By Howie Hanson, 50 Yard Football Several teams in America Football One made roster moves Friday, adding size along the lines and adjusting depth at quarterback and defensive back. Washington signed defensive lineman Javier Edwards (6-foot-2, 350 pounds) out of Colorado. Oregon made five additions, including defensive lineman

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