Tech Hockey Swamps Bemidji – Sunday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school hockey Saturday…

• Jeffers downed Detroit Country Day 4-1 at the D-III Challenge at Gaylord.
• Calumet fell 5-2 to Gabriel Richard. Ben Anderson’s first-period goal gave the Copper Kings an early lead, but the Pioneers scored four times against Beau Jukuri in the second period to take control. Brendan Boberg added a late tally for the Kings.
• Houghton pounded Bay Port 9-1. Brody Donnelly and Jace DeForge each had two goals and two assists. Teegan Tapani, Jay Halonen, Noah Maillette, Connor Arko and Braden Kari also found the net. 

College Hockey

The Michigan Tech hockey team exploded for six goals in the third period, and buried Bemidji State 9-5 Saturday. Logan Morrell and Elias Jansson each scored twice. Stiven Sardarian had a goal and four assists. Max Koskipirtti, Isaac Gordon, Jack Works and Alex Nordstrom each added a goal. Derek Mullahy made 23 saves.

Northern Michigan’s late comeback fell short in a 4-3 loss to Bowling Green Saturday.  Jesse Tucker, Aidyn Hutchinson and Anthony Cliche scored for the Wildcats.  Ryan Ouellette made 44 saves.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team buried Division III Northland College 106-43 Saturday. Six Huskies reached double figures in scoring, led by Matt Schmainda with 14-points.

The NMU men’s team shaded Upper Iowa 76-79 Saturday. Dylan Kuehl scored 19 points. Julien Smith added 15, including some critical points in the closing seconds to seal the victory.

GLHL

The Calumet Wolverines blasted the M and M Shamrocks 7-1 Saturday. Logan Rastello had a hat trick, and Aksel Loukus stopped 30 shots.

The Portage Lake Pioneers outscored the Mosinee Papermakers 8-5 Saturday.

NHL

Jeff Petry scored twice, as the Red Wings doubled up the Maple Leafs 4-2 Saturday night. Moritz Seider added a goal, and Lucas Raymond sealed the win with a late empty-netter.

The Wings entertain the Flyers Wednesday. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons entertain the Heat Monday.

NFL

Today, the Lions host the Bills in a 4:25 contest. The Packers visit the Seahawks in the Sunday night game. Hear both games on 99.3 The Lift.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Monday – Boys Basketball – Calumet at Houghton – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tuesday – Hockey – Calumet at Houghton – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Thursday – Boys Basketball – Calumet at Hancock – 5:25 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Hockey – Trenton at Calumet – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Hockey – Hartland at Houghton – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Hockey – Trenton at Houghton – 12:40 broadcast on Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Hockey – Hartland at Calumet – 5:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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