Trenton's Gremlins and 'Dogs emerge victorious, while the Kings fall short. Here's a wrap-up of the action-packed sports weekend:
High School Hockey:
- The Trenton Showcase witnessed some intense matches. Houghton's Arko and Donnelly lit up the scoreboards in the first period, securing a 2-0 win over Mattawan. Cooper Flachs was the star in goal, outshining the Wildcats with 46 saves.
- Hancock's Kirby Storm scored a hat trick, leading the Bulldogs to a 4-2 victory over Brother Rice. Nolan Hanner added to the tally, and Adam Mikkola was the hero in goal.
- Calumet faced a challenging opponent, Detroit Catholic Central, but fell short 4-0. The Shamrocks dominated with 40 shots, outperforming the Copper Kings' 11.
Upcoming Matches:
- Houghton will face Grosse Pointe Woods Liggett at 9:30, with coverage starting at 9:10 on 97.7 The Wolf.
- Hancock takes on Chippewa Valley at 9:50.
- Calumet's next challenge is Cleveland St. Ignatius at 11:50, with pregame analysis on KBear 102.3 and Lite 96.3.
Boys Basketball:
- Calumet's basketball team suffered a 53-38 defeat at the hands of West Iron County. Peter Torola led the Copper Kings with 15 points, while Seth Oberlin dominated for the Wykons.
- Lake Linden-Hubbell emerged victorious over Hancock, 63-40.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City narrowly defeated Jeffers, 51-50.
- Ontonagon fell to Bessemer, 53-39.
- Forest Park's offense proved too strong for North Central, winning 72-39.
Girls Basketball:
- Calumet's girls' team faced a tough challenge, losing to Gladstone 49-41.
- Hancock's girls secured a 49-36 win over Gwinn.
College Hockey:
- The 19th-ranked Michigan Tech Huskies suffered a 4-2 loss to the 15th-ranked Saint Thomas Tommies. Joe Prouty and Noah Reinhart found the back of the net, but Owen Bartoszkiewicz couldn't prevent the defeat.
- Northern Michigan's Oliver Auyeung-Ashton made 38 saves, earning a shutout in a 2-0 victory over Bemidji State. Warren Clark and Tobias Pitka scored in the first period.
Tribute to Jerry MacInnes:
- Michigan Tech hockey fans mourn the loss of Jerry MacInnes, the wife of Hall-of-Fame coach John MacInnes. She contributed significantly to the program, serving as president of the MTU Huskies Club and a member of the Hockey Advisory Committee. Jerry MacInnes was 99 years old.
College Basketball:
- Michigan Tech's basketball teams will face Grand Valley State today.
- NMU's squads will take on Davenport.
GLHL:
- The Calumet Wolverines' journey continued with a 9-4 loss to the Mosinee Papermakers. They'll look to bounce back against the Sun Prairie Killer Bees tonight.
- The Portage Lake Pioneers, still unbeaten, will face the Eagle River Falcons.
NHL:
- The Red Wings are set to face the Avalanche, with coverage starting at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA:
- The Pistons' high-scoring game against the Warriors ended in a 131-124 victory. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were stellar, with 29 points and 11 assists, and 21 points and 13 rebounds, respectively.
- The Pistons will host the Nets tomorrow, with coverage at 5:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
- The Bucks will take on the Celtics in an afternoon game.
Outdoor Events:
- Last weekend's outdoor events, postponed due to the blizzard, will be rescheduled for this weekend.
- The Heikinpäivä snowshoe event will take place at 2:00 at Maasto Hiihto Trails, offering short and long loops.
- Swedetown Winter Trails Day is set for tomorrow, with free trail access all day. Equipment displays and demonstrations will be available from noon to 4:00.
Local Sports Broadcasts:
- Tune in for live coverage of the hockey matches: Houghton vs. Grosse Pointe Woods Liggett and Calumet vs. Cleveland St. Ignatius.
- Basketball fans can catch the boys' and girls' games, with pregame analysis and post-game discussions on various local radio stations.
For the full broadcast schedules, visit https://keweenawreport.com/sports/
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