Calumet Takes Game One of CIC; Game Two Rescheduled – Friday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school hockey last night…
• Calumet defeated Hancock 4-2 in game one of the Copper Island Classic. Dan Loukus had two goals and an assist for the Copper Kings. Eric Loukus and Donnie Nicely also found the net. Dominick Pizzi and Bennett Sturos scored for the Bulldogs. Aksel Loukus made 33 saves to earn the win in net for Calumet. Dan Wroblewski made 16 saves for the Bulldogs.

Because of the weather, tonight’s second game of the total-goals series has been postponed to Tuesday, January 3rd at the Colosseum, with coverage beginning at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

In girls basketball last night…
• Lake Linden-Hubbell shut down Chassell 50-19.

College Basketball

The Finlandia men’s team lost 106-57 at Olivet College yesterday. Danny Zuchak led the Lions with 22 points, and John Schutz added 12.

GLHL

The Portage Lake Pioneers visit the Calumet Wolverines tonight at 7:30 at the Colosseum. UPDATE – THIS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED – a makeup date will be announced later.

NHL

The Wings’ game at Ottawa tonight has been postponed to February 27th because of the severe weather.

NBA

The Pistons visit the Hawks tonight.

NFL

In last night’s NFL game, the Jaguars stifled the Jets 19-3.

Most of this weekend’s NFL games will be played tomorrow…
• The Lions will visit the Panthers in a 1:00 game on 99.3 The Lift.
• The Steelers will entertain the Raiders in an evening contest on 99.3 The Lift.

On Christmas Day, we’ll have an NFL triple-header on 99.3 The Lift…
• The Packers visit the Dolphins in a 1:00 contest.
• The Rams host the Broncos in a 4:30 game.
• The Cardinals entertain the Buccaneers in an evening contest.

Upcoming local sports broadcasts:

• Tuesday – MacInnes Holiday Classic – at SDC – Hancock v Fond du Lac at 5:30; Calumet v Houghton at 7:30 – Both games on KBear 102.3.
• Wednesday – MacInnes Holiday Classic – at SDC – Consolation Match at 5:30; Championship Match at 7:30 – Both games on KBear 102.3.

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