The Green Bay Gamblers will try to get back into the win column this weekend when they play a pair against the Sioux City Musketeers on the road.

Green Bay has shown some early-season struggles and fell 4-1 to the undefeated Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Tuesday.  The Gamblers struck first when Logan Cotter found the back of the net at 10:44 of the opening period, but gave up four unanswered goals to end the game. Green Bay finished with 33 shots but was unable to find another goal after Cotter’s first-period tally. The Gamblers also went 0-for-2 on the power play.

Puck drop on Friday is at 7:05 p.m. and an hour earlier at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday.

Algoma native Ryan Moede is set to become the fifth general manager in Wisconsin Timber Rattlers history.

Moede, who joined the Timber Rattlers organization in 2010, will take over day-to-day operations from team president and general manager Rob Zerjav. Zerjav will step back from his current responsibilities but remain president of the organization.

Zerjav joined the Timber Rattlers front office in 1997 and became president and general manager following the 2002 season. Under his leadership, the team has experienced significant growth in attendance and revenue, established an affiliation with the Milwaukee Brewers and transformed its ballpark into a year-round, state-of-the-art venue.

"I am excited to announce this transition plan as it has been, in a sense, years in the making," Zerjav said. "I have the utmost confidence in Ryan and the rest of our team to continue to provide the wonderful experience at the ballpark that our fans have come to expect."

Zerjav has earned five executive of the year honors, including Midwest League Executive of the Year in 2007, 2012 and 2018; Baseball America's Executive of the Year in 2023; and Minor League Baseball's High-A Executive of the Year in 2025.

Moede, a University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduate, joined the Timber Rattlers as box office manager in 2010 after working for the Sacramento River Cats. He later served as director of tickets through 2016 before becoming general manager of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders of the Northwoods League.

Moede led the Dock Spiders from 2016 to 2020, earning Northwoods League Executive of the Year honors in 2018, the same season the team captured its first league championship.

He returned to the Timber Rattlers in 2020 as vice president of business operations, helping the organization achieve new heights in sponsorships, merchandise and ticket sales.

"I'm incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to serve as General Manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers," Moede said. "I've been fortunate to learn from Rob for many years, and I can't thank him enough for his mentorship, leadership, and the trust he has placed in me."

Moede currently lives in Greenleaf with his wife, Amanda, and their daughters, Larkin and Piper.

The Timber Rattlers have received numerous organizational honors under Zerjav, including the National Larry MacPhail Award for promotional excellence in 2012 and Baseball America's Freitas Award as the Single-A Minor League Organization of the Year in 2022.

The organization also received Minor League Baseball's Golden Bobblehead Awards for Theme Night of the Year and Promotion of the Year in 2019 for its Wisconsin Udder Tuggers alternate identity.

In addition to remaining president of the Timber Rattlers and assisting Diamond Baseball Holdings with other projects, Zerjav plans to focus more attention on the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, which he owns with his wife.

"Our goal for 2027 and beyond is to create lasting memories at the ballpark, be a great community partner, and provide an experience that is second-to-none in Northeast Wisconsin for our fans," Moede said.

The Timber Rattlers will open their 2027 home schedule against the Beloit Sky Carp at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 6.

The Green Bay Packers will try to put two heartbreaking losses to their longtime division rivals in the rearview mirror on Sunday when the Chicago Bears come to Lambeau Field for a noon kickoff.

The Packers won the game 17-14 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon, but suffered another significant loss on the injury front. The Packers were able to run the ball better on Sunday with 86 rushing yards, led by Kaleb Johnson's 42 yards and Chris Brooks' 30 yards. Love was 22-30 for 197 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. The win was overshadowed by Edgerrin Cooper's injury, who may now be out for the season with a torn Achilles. 

The Bears have been bitten by the injury bug too, but head coach Ben Johnson has not had his offense slow down since Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring pull three games ago. In the time since, Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent have been able to lead the Bears to victories over the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets, improving to 3-1.

Last year, the Bears dropped the game at Lambeau before posting two double-digit comeback victories over the Packers at Soldier Field, including in last year's NFC Wild Card Game. 

Green Bay has shown some early-season struggles and fell 4-1 to the undefeated Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Tuesday. 

The Gamblers struck first when Logan Cotter found the back of the net at 10:44 of the opening period, but the lead did not last. Ruben Westerling tied the game at 14:08 before David Bosco scored just over three minutes later to give Cedar Rapids a 2-1 advantage heading into the first intermission.

Jack Willmert extended the RoughRiders’ lead with the only goal of the second period before Carter Ernst added another in the third to put the game away.

Green Bay finished with 33 shots but was unable to find another goal after Cotter’s first-period tally. The Gamblers also went 0-for-2 on the power play.

The loss drops Green Bay to 1-3-0-0 on the young season, while Cedar Rapids remains perfect at 7-0-0-0.

The Green Bay Gamblers play their first home game of the regular season on Tuesday when they welcome the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders to the Resch Center.

In their last game, the Gamblers scored an overtime goal to beat the Chicago Steel 2-1. After a scoreless first period, Milan Kutsevich registered his first goal of the season in the opening minutes of the second period to give the Gamblers a 1-0 lead. It would stay that way until the closing minutes of the third period when the Steel scored to force the game into overtime. The Gamblers ended the contest when Holden Pajor scored with under two minutes to go to give the team the extra point. Joey Slavick earned the win as the goaltender, stopping 33 of the 34 shots he faced.

Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers won the game 17-14 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon, but suffered another significant loss on the injury front.

The Packers struck first in the second quarter on a two-yard route by Matthew Golden, only to have the Buccaneers tie it up on the next drive. Trey Smack gave the Packers the lead and what ultimately became the final margin of victory when he drilled a 58-yard field goal at the end of the half to make it 10-7 at the break.

The two teams traded touchdowns in the second half as well, with Jordan Love connecting with Tucker Kraft early in the third while the Buccaneers scored their own touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The Packers' defense had to make a play in the end to secure the win and even their record at 2-2.

The Packers were able to run the ball better on Sunday with 86 rushing yards, led by Kaleb Johnson's 42 yards and Chris Brooks' 30 yards. Love was 22-30 for 197 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. The win was overshadowed by Edgerrin Cooper's injury, who may now be out for the season with a torn Achilles. 

The Packers will try to climb above .500 for the first time this season on Sunday when they host the Chicago Bears for a noon kickoff. 

The Green Bay Gamblers have a win to their name entering their Tuesday night home opener after sneaking past the Chicago Steel on the road Saturday night.

After a scoreless first period, Milan Kutsevich registered his first goal of the season in the opening minutes of the second period to give the Gamblers a 1-0 lead. It would stay that way until the closing minutes of the third period when the Steel scored to force the game into overtime. The Gamblers ended the contest when Holden Pajor scored with under two minutes to go to give the team the extra point. 

Joey Slavick earned the win as the goaltender, stopping 33 of the 34 shots he faced.

The Gamblers open their 2026 home slate Tuesday night against Cedar Rapids at 7:05 p.m. at the Resch Center. 

The quest for the U.S. Open Cup was short for the Green Bay Glory after dropping their match on Saturday 2-1 to Bavarian United at Aldo Santaga Stadium at UW-Green Bay.

Bavarian took a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute before the Glory were able to knot it up at one apiece when they scored just a few minutes later. It would stay that way until the 77th minute, when Bavarian scored on a free kick just inside the box.

The Green Bay Packers look to get back to .500 on Sunday when they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road at noon.

The Packers had a forgettable home opener last Thursday, losing to the Atlanta Falcons 35-14. The Falcons outrushed the Packers 294-17, with Bijan Robinson rushing for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. Love had to throw the ball 53 times to hit 312 yards passing, throwing two touchdown passes and one interception. Watson combined for 12 catches and just under 200 yards receiving, with both players finding the end zone. Thursday was the worst home loss since the Packers fell to the Detroit Lions 31-0 in 2018.

The Buccaneers' Sunday was not much better, as they lost to the Cleveland Browns 23-19. Baker Mayfield threw for 182 yards with a touchdown and a pick before he left the game with a thumb injury.  

The Glory will open its U.S. Open Cup journey on October 3rd against fellow Midwest Premier League Side Bavarian United.

The Glory finished 10 points behind Bavarian United in the MWPL Heartland Division 1 table, with the Milwaukee-based club taking both matchups.

The match time is set for 6:30 p.m. 

The Green Bay Gamblers will try to get its first win of the regular season in its third try in Chicago when they face the Chicago Steel Saturday evening.

The Gamblers went 3-1-1 in its five preseason matchups, including a 2-1 overtime loss to the Steel at Cornerstone Community Center in De Pere on September 9th. Luciano Bruno gave the Gamblers an early 1-0 lead in the contest, but goals in the second and overtime periods by Cole Bumgarner gave the Steel the win. They are 0-2 to start the regular season, both of which occurred at the newly minted USG Arena where the Steel will play their home games and the Chicago Blackhawks will host its practices near its home sheet at the United Center. The Gamblers lost those games 8-3 to Sioux City and 2-1 to Fargo.

Puck drop is set for 6 p.m.