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High School
Calumet reigns as champion of the MacInnes Holiday Classic, after a gritty 3-2 overtime victory over Houghton last night. Each team scored in the first period – Paul Sturos for the Copper Kings, and Camden Markham for the Gremlins. After a scoreless second frame, Gabe Mattila gave Calumet the lead in the third period, and Aaron Kogan’s tally forced the extra period. The Copper Kings fought off a power play in the extra period, before Cam Anderson netted the game-winner off a Sturos rebound. Kogan had two assists in the game. Aksel Loukus made 28 saves for Calumet, and Bryant Lee turned in 36 for Houghton.
North Fond du Lac edged Hancock 2-1 in the consolation match. Hunter Paar scored for the Cardinals in the first period. Tod Anderson tied it early in the third period, but Paar’s second of the night, on a power play, won it for Fondy in the only game of the classic not to reach overtime.
Paul Sturos was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Members of the All-Tournament Team include Calumet goaltender Aksel Loukus; defensemen Kade Farrell from Houghton and Tom Erkkila from Calumet; and forwards Brett Sabel from Fond du Lac, and Gaborik Carlson and Camden Markham from Houghton.
In high school girls basketball last night…
• Calumet shut down Ishpeming 54-32. Laina Kariniemi led the Copper Kings with 16 points, and Marybeth Halonen added 13. Addie Morton scored nine for the Hematites.
College Hockey
The Great Lakes Invitational hockey event opens tonight. Unlike past years, the GLI will not be a traditional tournament, but will be staged as a showcase. Tonight, 18th-ranked Michigan Tech will play at third-ranked University of Michigan. Western Michigan University will play at Michigan State. Tomorrow, Tech will play at State, but Western’s scheduled game at Michigan has been called off because of “health and welfare protocols within the Wolverines’ program,” according to U of M’s athletic department. Four of Michigan’s top six scorers are away from the team, representing their countries at the U20 World Junior Championship in Alberta.
College Basketball
The Finlandia University women’s basketball team plays at Wisconsin-Superior tonight.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings’ game against the New York Islanders has been postponed because of ongoing COVID-19 issues with both clubs. Detroit’s next scheduled game is a home contest Friday against the Washington Capitals. If it’s played, coverage will begin at 7:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons host the New York Knicks tonight. Coverage will start at 6:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
You may not recognize the Pistons playing tonight. Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Saben Lee, Rodney McGruder, Trey Lyles, Cory Joseph and Josh Jackson are all sidelined in COVID-19 protocol. Four additional players are out with other injuries, including Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk. Cheick Diallo, Derrick Walton, Cassius Stanley, Deividas Sirvydis and Trayvon Palmer have been brought up from the Motor City Cruise, and Justin Robinson has been signed off the street to a 10-day contract.
Local Sports Broadcasts
• Tuesday – girls basketball – Houghton at Iron Mountain – coverage begins around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
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