MTU, NMU Hockey Tie – Sunday Sports Wrap

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High School

At the Trenton Showcase Saturday…
• Houghton suffered its second straight loss, falling to 4-1 to the Notre Dame Academy from Wisconsin. The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period. Jack Sayen scored the Gremlins’ only goal. Hear the game replay here.
• Calumet built a 3-0 lead in the first period, then held off Forest Hills Northern-Eastern 3-2. Brendan Boberg scored the first two goals, and Luca Matous netted the eventual game-winner. Both Hawks goals came in the third period. Hunter Tuoriniemi stopped 28 of 30 shots. Hear the game replay here.
• Hancock rode a three-goal second period to a 4-2 victory over Livonia Stevenson. Luke Mikkola, Todd Kilpela, Jackson Sintkowski and Bennett Sturos each scored for the Bulldogs. Tevin Stukel had two assists. Dan Wroblewski made 20 saves.

The Houghton High School swim teams swept Sault Ste. Marie Saturday.
• The girls took a 135-48 victory. Aya Keteri won the the 200 freestyle, Evelyn LaTendresse in the 200 individual medley and the 100 butterfly, Rose Dennis the 50 freestyle and 500 freestyle, Willow Jenson the 100 backstroke, and Meg Ruohonen the diving competition.
• The boys got past the Blue Devils 92-71. Evan Massaway took the 50 freestyle, Collin Raasio the 100 butterfly, Josh Bennet the 500 freestyle, Anderson Limkemann the 100 breaststroke, and Baha Saleem the diving competition.

College Hockey

The Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan University hockey teams skated to a 3-3 tie Saturday evening. The Wildcats earned the extra Central Collegiate Hockey Association standings point with a 2-1 win in the shootout. Goals by Arvid Caderoth, Isaac Gordon and Ryland Mosely gave the Huskies a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. Michael Colella tied the game for NMU with five minutes remaining in regulation. Blake Pietila made 31 saves for the Huskies. Beni Halasz stopped 35 shots for the Wildcats.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team fell 63-54 to seventh-ranked Ferris State Saturday afternoon. The game was tied at the end of the third quarter, but the Bulldogs pulled away in the final stanza to claim the win. Alex Rondorf led the Huskies with 15 points.

The Tech men’s team couldn’t climb out of an early hole, and dropped a 79-63 decision to the 20th-ranked Bulldogs. Marcus Tomashek scored 22 for the Huskies.

The Northern Michigan University women’s team cruised past Lake Superior State 73-50 Saturday. Jacy Weisbrod scored 25 for the Wildcats, and Makaylee Kuhn added 18.

The Northern men’s team saw its 13-game winning streak come to a halt, with a 74-68 loss to LSSU. Max Wiesbrod led the Wildcats with 22, and Dylan Kuehl added 17.

GLHL

The Calumet Wolverines pounded the Marquette Mutineers 10-3 Saturday night.

The Portage Lake Pioneers had the weekend off.

NHL

Because of the all-star game break, the Red Wings are off until February 10th.

At the All-Star Game Saturday, Red Wing Alex DeBrincat had three goals and three assists, as Team Matthews won the title in the four team mini-tournament.

NBA

The Pistons host the Magic this afternoon, with coverage starting at 2:35 on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

Former Tigers reliever José Cisnero has signed a one-year deal with the Angels.

High School Sports Broadcasts

• Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Calumet at L’Anse – 5:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Thursday – Hockey – Calumet at Marquette – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Thursday – Boys Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – Wing Ding – 5:45 tip-off – 5:25 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Thursday – Girls Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – Wing Ding – coverage will follow the boys game on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Hockey – Hancock at Houghton – Wing Ding – 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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