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High School
In high school hockey last night…
– Calumet fell 6-5 in overtime at Cranbrook Kingswood Friday night. Those teams play again this afternoon.
– Houghton defeated Traverse City Central 5-3. Dawson McKay and Jacob Cruse each scored twice for the Gremlins.
Today…
– Houghton plays at Escanaba.
– Hancock hosts Traverse City Central. Our pregame coverage will begin around 12:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
In girls’ basketball Friday night…
– Jeffers edged Hancock 53-50.
– Chassell shut down Republic-Michigamme 61-32.
MTU
The Michigan Tech hockey team fell to 13th-ranked Bemidji State 3-1 Friday night. Michael Neville gave the Huskies a brief lead midway through the first period, but the Beavers tied the contest within a minute. Kyle Bauman’s short-handed breakaway goal in the second period proved to be the game-winner. Bemidji added a late empty-netter to close the game. Angus Redmond took the loss, stopping 22 shots. Those teams play again tonight at 7:07 at MacInnes Arena. Fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Salvation Army food bank.
Both MTU basketball teams entertain Walsh today. The women’s game tips off at 1:00, and the men’s game at 3:00 at the SDC.
NMU
The NMU hockey team lost at Alaska-Anchorage 5-3 Friday night. Those teams play again tonight.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University men’s hockey team dropped a 10-1 decision to second-ranked Adrian Friday night. The Lions were outshot 40-16. Those teams play again this afternoon at 4:00 at the Houghton County Arena.
The Finlandia women’s hockey team fell 10-1 at eighth-ranked Lake Forest University Friday afternoon. The Lions were outshot 54-8. Those teams play again this afternoon in Lake Forest.
The Finlandia women’s basketball team nearly made up a 21-point deficit over the final seven minutes, but fell to Minnesota-Morris 67-62 Friday night. Houghton’s Kelsie Richards led the Lions with 16 points. Dollar Bay’s Julia Daavettila added 10 points, and grabbed 15 rebounds.
The Finlandia men’s team lost 90-78 to Minnesota-Morris. The Lions trailed by just four points with 11 minutes remaining, but the Cougars dominated the closing minutes. Marcus Geralds had 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Lions. Brandon Robinson added 20 points.
Both Finlandia basketball teams welcome Crown College today. The women’s game begins at 4:00, and the men’s contest at 6:00.
GLHL
The Calumet Wolverines erupted for six goals in the first period, and held on to defeat the Eagle River Falcons 6-3 Friday night. Those teams face off again tonight at 7:30 at the Colosseum. The Portage Lake Pioneers are off this weekend.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings skate at Pittsburgh tonight. Faceoff will be at 7:00 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The lower body injury that forced Justin Abdelkader out of Thursday’s loss to the Florida Panthers has been diagnosed as an MCL strain. He’ll miss two to four weeks.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons grounded the Atlanta Hawks 121-85 Friday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led a balanced Detroit attack with 23 points. Seven teammates also reached double figures. The Pistons have won three in a row, and five of their last six. Detroit will host the Orlando Magic tomorrow evening.
NFL
The NFC North Division-leading Detroit Lions visit the New Orleans Saints for a 1:00 game tomorrow afternoon. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY. Six Lions are listed as “questionable” for the game, including linebacker DeAndre Levy, although he is still not expected to make his season debut as he recovers from a knee injury. See the full injury report here.
The Green Bay Packers host the Houston Texans in a 1:00 game. Aaron Rodgers is listed as “questionable” because of the hamstring injury he suffered last week. See the full injury report here.
MLB
The Detroit Tigers offered contracts to all six of their arbitration-eligible players before yesterday’s deadline. list includes shortstop Jose Iglesias, third baseman Nick Castellanos, utility man Andrew Romine, and relievers Justin Wilson, Alex Wilson and Bruce Rondon. The team will continue negotiations with each player, in hopes of avoiding arbitration hearings.
As expected, the Milwaukee Brewers did not offer a contract to first baseman Chris Carter. They already signed Eric Thames out of the Korean League to take over that position. The Brewers avoided arbitration with second baseman Scooter Gennett and outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis by agreeing to one-year deals. They offered contracts to arbitration-eligible pitchers Chase Anderson, Wily Peralta, Tyler Thornburg and Carlos Torres and catcher Martin Maldonado.
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