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H.S. Volleyball Tourney Games Rescheduled
Both of last night’s volleyball regional semifinals involving local teams were postponed until tonight because of the weather.
– In Class D, Lake Linden-Hubbell will face Forest Park this evening at 6:00 at Negaunee. Stephenson will play Munising in the other Regional semifinal there (Note: Negaunee schools are closed again today, so this may change again).
– In Class C tournament play, Calumet will face Iron Mountain tonight at 7:00 in L’Anse.
MTU Men’s Hoops to Host Finlandia
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team will host Finlandia University tonight for an exhibition contest. Tip-off is at 7:00 at the SDC.
Former Michigan Tech hockey coach Al Renfrew has died. Renfrew coached the Huskies from 1951 to 56. He led Tech to its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament… with a runner-up finish during the 1955-56 season. He moved on to coach one season at North Dakota… then spent 16 seasons as head coach at the University of Michigan. He guided the Wolverines to the 1964 National Championship. Renfrew played college hockey at U-of-M, and was a member of their 1948 National Championship team. Renfrew passed Monday at age 89.
NHL – Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are off until Friday, when they host the Blackhawks.
NBA – Pistons
The Detroit Pistons play at Washington tonight.
Our high school hockey coverage begins Tuesday night, when Houghton skates at Negaunee. Hear the Copper Country’s most complete hockey and basketball coverage this winter on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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