Wings Lose Ugly to Avs – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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High School

In boys basketball last night…
• Hancock fell to Negaunee 58-25.
• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City lost to Wakefield-Marenisco 68-36.
• Chassell fell to Bessemer 48-37.
• Baraga v Ewen-Trout Creek postponed to February 8th.

In girls action last evening…
• L’Anse downed Ironwood 65-52.
• Chassell lost to Bessemer 50-45.
• Baraga v Ewen-Trout Creek – postponed to February 8th.

On the boys schedule tonight…
• Houghton welcomes West Iron County. The varsity game will tip off at 5:45, and the JV at 7:15.

In girls play this evening…
• Calumet visits Houghton. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Hancock hosts Ironwood.
• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City welcomes Wakefield-Marenisco.

In boys-girls doubleheaders…
• Lake Linden-Hubbell travels to Ontonagon.
• Jeffers entertains Watersmeet.

In high school hockey tonight…
• Jeffers skates at Calumet. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

The Houghton ski team competes at the Ironwood Invitational today.

College Basketball

The Finlandia men’s basketball team entertains Wisconsin-Superior this afternoon at 4:00 at the Paavo Nurmi Center. Coverage will begin at 3:40 on the Voice of the Lions, 99.3 The Lift.

College Football

Michael Donnelly is returning to the Michigan Tech football coaching staff as defensive backs and passing game coordinator. Donnelly spent three seasons as a graduate assistant working with the Tech defense from 2015 to 2018. He rejoins the staff after serving as defensive coordinator Muskingum University in Ohio.

NHL

The Red Wings couldn’t climb out of an early hole, and lost 6-3 to the Avalanche yesterday. Andrew Copp, Ben Chiarot and David Perron scored for Detroit. Ville Husso gave up five goals over the first two periods, and was replaced by Magnus Hellberg.

The Wings visit the Coyotes tonight. Coverage will begin at 8:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

No other team claimed Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic on waivers, so he remains with the organization. He will be assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

NBA

The Pistons meet the Bulls in Paris Thursday afternoon. Coverage will begin at 2:35 on 99.3 The Lift.

NFL

The NFL Wild Card Playoff games wrapped up last night. The Cowboys got off to a quick start, and cruised past the Buccaneers 31-14.

Divisional playoff games will be played this coming weekend.

On Saturday…
• The Chiefs host the Jaguars in a 4:30 contest.
• The Giants visit the Eagles for an 8:15 game.

On Sunday…
• The Bills welcome the Bengals in a 3:00 matchup.
• The Cowboys visit the 49ers for a 6:30 tilt.

Hear all of the NFL playoff games on 99.3 The Lift.

Upcoming local sports broadcasts:

• Today – Finlandia men’s basketball hosts Wisconsin-Superior. Coverage will begin at 3:40 on the Voice of the Lions, 99.3 The Lift.
• Tonight – Calumet hockey entertains Jeffers. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tonight – Houghton girls basketball hosts Calumet. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Houghton hockey welcomes Grandville. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Calumet hockey hosts Salem. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Saturday – Houghton hockey entertains Salem. Coverage will begin at 1:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Calumet hockey welcomes Escanaba. Coverage will begin at 3:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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