MTU Hockey Sweeps FSU – Sunday Sports Wrap

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High School

In hockey action Saturday…

At the D-III Showcase in Gaylord, Jeffers skated to a 4-4 tie with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Jets got first-period goals from Griffin Heinonen, Cameron Anderson and Carson L’Esperance. Brogan Turner’s power play tally in the second period staked them to a 4-3 lead, but the Cougars tied the game early in the third period. L’Esperance, Turner and Blake Heltunen each had two assists.
Houghton suffered their third straight loss, 6-2 at Escanaba. The Eskymoes built a 6-0 lead before goals by Liam Frick and Connor Arko finally put the Gremlins on the scoreboard. Cooper Flachs gave up the first three Escanaba goals in the opening seven minutes, and was replaced by Brycyn Nettel.

Both Houghton swim teams finished second in a three-way match against Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie in Marquette Saturday.

In a very tight competition, the boys finished just three points behind the Sentinels, and six points ahead of the Blue Devils. Several Gremlins posted qualifying times for the U.P. championships, including Kameron Johnson in the 200 freestyle, Isaac Neva in diving, William Jiang in the 100 butterfly, and Tate Evans in the 500 freestyle.

The girls competition wasn’t as close, with the Gremlins falling to the Sentinels 133-107. The Soo team finished a distant third. New championship qualifiers for the Gremlins include Lydia Williams in the 200 and 100 freestyles, Meg Ruohonen in Diving, and Shania Aeplin in the 100 breaststroke.

College Hockey

The Michigan Tech hockey team completed a four-game season sweep of Ferris State with a 5-2 victory Saturday night. Stiven Sardarian scored his eighth goal of the season, and four freshmen – Noah Reinhart, Matthew Van Blaricom, Brayden Boehm and Carson Birnie – had one goal each. Owen Bartoszkiewicz made 26 saves.

The Huskies are off until the Great Lakes Invitational begins December 28th in Grand Rapids.

The NMU hockey squad couldn’t hold a 3-1 lead, and fell 4-3 at Saint Thomas Saturday. The Tommies rallied with three goals in the final seven minutes, netting the game-winner with one second remaining. Caiden Gault scored twice for the Wildcats, and Michael Burchill had one goal. William Gramme made 33 saves.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team overcame a six-point halftime deficit, and defeated Missouri-Saint Louis 68-62 Saturday afternoon. The Huskies scored just 8 points in the second quarter, but outscored the Tritons 37-26 in the second half. Ella Mason led Tech with 18 points.

The 11th-ranked MTU men’s team smothered Wisconsin-Stout 79-41 Saturday. The Huskies held just a 4-point lead at halftime, but outscored the Blue Devils 47-13 in the second half. Eleven Tech players scored, led by Marcus Tomashek with 22 points.

GLHL

The Portage Lake Pioneers buried the Calumet Wolverines 8-1 Saturday evening at the Colosseum, sweeping their weekend home-and-home series.

NHL

John Gibson made 26 saves, as the Red Wings blanked the Blackhawks 4-0 Saturday night. Alex DeBrincat scored his 497th and 498th career goals, and Patrick Kane and Emmitt Finnie each scored once.

The Wings host the Islanders Tuesday, with coverage beginning at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons play at Boston tomorrow night.

The Bucks visit the Nets today.

NFL

The Lions visit Matthew Stafford and the Rams for a 4:25 game this afternoon, with coverage on 99.3 The Lift.

The Packers visit the Broncos for a 4:25 contest.

In the Sunday night game, the Vikings visit the Cowboys. Coverage will begin at 7:30 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Steelers host the Dolphins in the Monday night contest on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

The Tigers are adding a veteran closer to their bullpen. Sixteen-year veteran Kenley Johnson has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract. With 476 career saves, Johnson has more than any other active Major League pitcher, and is three shy of moving past Lee Smith into third place on the all-time list. He recorded 29 saves for the Angels last season. The deal is said to be worth $11 million, and includes a team option for a second season.

The teams haven’t confirmed it yet, but there are reports that the Brewers have traded outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears to the Royals. In exchange, they get reliever Angel Zerpa. Zerpa has spent the past two seasons in the K.C. bullpen, last year throwing a career-best 64 2/3 innings, with a 4.18 ERA.

Local Sports Broadcasts

Tomorrow – Girls Basketball – Negaunee at Calumet – pregame around 7:00 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Thursday – Girls Basketball – Gladstone at Houghton – pregame around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Friday – Hockey – Trenton at Calumet – pregame around 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Friday – Hockey – Hartland at Houghton – pregame around 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Saturday – Hockey – Hartland at Calumet – pregame around 11:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Saturday – Hockey – Trenton at Houghton – pregame around 2:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.