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MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team roared back from its lopsided loss to Bemidji State University Saturday, and blanked the Beavers yesterday 3-0. Blake Pietila stopped 31 shots, and earned his first career shutout. Justin Misiak, Trenton Bliss, and Jake Crespi scored for Tech. The Huskies will face Northern Michigan …

MTU Bemidji State University exploded for five goals in the second period, and buried Michigan Tech 6-3 last night. Mark Sinclair took the loss in net for the Huskies, giving up five tallies on 19 shots before he was replaced by Blake Pietila less than seven minutes into the second …

MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team skates at Bemidji State this weekend. Faceoffs are this evening at 5:07, and tomorrow at 3:07. Northern Michigan University, which has struggled to get on the ice because of COVID-19 positives, has added two non-conference games against Ferris State this month. The teams will …

MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team skates at Bemidji State this weekend. Faceoffs are tomorrow at 5:07, and Sunday at 3:07. MLB The Detroit Tigers claimed a speedy young outfielder in yesterday’s Rule Five Draft. Akil Baddoo was claimed from the Minnesota Twins. Tigers general manager Al Avila said Baddoo …

MTU Michigan Tech has canceled the UP Opener Nordic Ski event that was scheduled for this weekend. The Huskies will open their season at the MTU Holiday Championships – Super CXC Cup on January 2nd and 3rd at the Tech Trails. MLB Major League Baseball’s Rule Five Draft takes place …

MTU Michigan Tech’s Blake Pietila has been named Goaltender of the Week by the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Pietila made 78 saves and earned his first college win as the Huskies split their series against Minnesota State Sunday and Monday. The Huskies are scheduled to play at Bemidji State this …

MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team suffered a 2-0 shutout at the hands of sixth-ranked Minnesota State last night. The Huskies were outshot 37-19. Blake Pietila took the tough loss in net. The Huskies are scheduled to play at Bemidji State this weekend. Finlandia The Finlandia University softball team has …

MTU Blake Pietila stopped 43 shots, as the Michigan Tech hockey team upset sixth-ranked Minnesota State 3-1 last night. Logan Ganie put the Huskies on the board late in the first period. Eric Gotz’ power play tally early in the second was the game-winner. The Mavericks didn’t solve Pietila until …

WCHA Michigan Tech’s hockey games will host Minnesota State tonight at 6:07 and tomorrow at 5:07. NFL The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears today. Kickoff is at 1:00 on 99.3 The Lift. Running back D’Andre Swift has been listed as doubtful for today’s contest. He’s recovering from a concussion. …

WCHA Northern Michigan University has canceled next weekend’s hockey series against Minnesota State University. The Wildcats have been unable to start their season because of COVID-19 issues. Michigan Tech’s hockey games against Minnesota State this weekend have been pushed back. The Huskies will host the Mavericks tomorrow at 6:07 and …