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High School In high school hockey last night… – Houghton exploded for four goals in the second period, and dominated Hancock 8-2. Camden Markham and Brandon Trudeau each had two goals and an assist for the Gremlins. Ty Halonen, Nathan Erva, Tucker Tapani and Niko Rajala also scored. Jimmy Pietila …

NHL The Detroit Red Wings host the New York Islanders tonight. Because of NFL football on 99.3 The Lift, coverage will begin at 7:10 on KBear 102.3. NBA The Detroit Pistons snapped out of their doldrums with a 132-98 rout of the San Antonio Spurs last night. Christian Wood scored …

High School In high school hockey, Calumet completed a sweep of the Copper Island Classic with a 5-0 victory over Hancock. Alex Mattila had a goal and two assists for the Copper Kings. Jackson Relei, Tanner Rowe, Scott Loukus and Dean Loukus also scored. Alex Studebaker needed to make just …

High School In high school hockey, Calumet blanked Hancock 3-0 in the opening game of the Copper Island Classic Friday night. The Copper Kings got off to a quick start, when Paul Sturos and Tanner Rowe scored in the first period. Gabe Coppo added an insurance tally late in the …

High School In high school hockey, Hancock and Calumet face off tonight and tomorrow at the total-goals Copper Island Classic. Both games will be played at the Colosseum.  The Kiwanis girls 19U hockey team will be holding a can drive tomorrow and Sunday. Bring your deer camp empties to Louie’s …

NHL The Detroit Red Wings’ struggles continued with a 6-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. Jimmy Howard gave up three goals in the first 10 minutes, then left the game with a mid-body injury. Jonathan Bernier allowed the other three goals, as the Leafs outshot the Wings 54-25. …

High School In high school hockey last night… – Houghton edged Marquette 3-2. Carson Stevens had two early goals, and Tucker Tapani netted the game-winner. Jimmy Pietila made 33 saves. – Goals by Kyler Hillstrom, Jackson Rocchi and Nathan Wakeham gave Jeffers an early 3-0 lead, but the Jets then …

High School In high school hockey tonight… – Houghton entertains Marquette. – Jeffers welcomes Negaunee. Our broadcast will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The Michigan Tech volleyball team is heading to the NCAA tournament for the third straight year. The Huskies are …

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The MTU volleyball team fell 3-0 (17-25, 22-25, 18-25) to Ferris State University in the GLIAC tournament championship match yesterday. MacAulay Petersen and Rachel Ping were named to the GLIAC All-Tournament Team. Tech advanced to the finals by blanking Northern Michigan University 3-0 on Saturday.  …

Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s basketball team raced past Great Lakes Christian College 74-42 Saturday. The Lions defense held the Crusaders to just 17 points in the first half. Katie Lundeen led Finlandia with 29 points. Cassie Ryynanen added 14 off the bench. The Lions men’s team closed the Carthage …