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NHL – Red Wings Edge Lightning
Petr Mrazek made 44 saves, as the Detroit Red Wings opened the NHL playoffs with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night. Pavel Datsyuk scored twice for Detroit. Luke Glendening’s short-handed goal in the third period proved to be the game-winner. Game two of the best-of-seven series will be played in Tampa tomorrow afternoon at 3:00. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
MLB – Brewers Fall, Gomez to DL
The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and open a home set against the Chicago White Sox this afternoon. David Price will start against Jeff Samardzija. Hear the first pitch at 1:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Saint Louis Cardinals 4-0 yesterday afternoon. Mike Fiers pitched five scoreless innings, but surrendered two runs in the sixth, and took the loss.
The Brewers open a weekend set at Pittsburgh tonight. Jimmy Nelson will start against Jeff Locke.
Milwaukee centerfielder Carlos Gomez is headed to the disabled list. Gomez left Wednesday’s game with a hamstring problem. Doctors found a slight tear in the muscle yesterday.
Finlandia Baseball, Softball Swept
The Finlandia University baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Hope College yesterday afternoon, 22-1 and 11-0.
The Finlandia softball team dropped both of its games at Lakeland College yesterday afternoon, 4-2 and 11-0.
MTU Spring Football Game Tomorrow
Michigan Tech will play its 2015 spring intrasquad football game tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 at Sherman Field. There is no admission charge. Members of Michigan Tech’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be collecting donations and selling wristbands to support autism awareness.
Houghton-Hancock Alumni Hockey Match Tonight
The Houghton-Hancock Alumni Hockey Game will be played tonight at Dee Stadium. Doors open at 6:00, with face-off at 7:00. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students, and kids ages 11 and under get in free. Additional fundraising events will be held at the game. Money raised supports the Andre Durocher Scholarship Fund. For more details, a game roster, and information about the Andre Durocher Scholarship Fund, click here.
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