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High School
In high school hockey Saturday…
- Houghton blanked Forest Hills Central 3-0 at the West Michigan Hockey Showcase in Grand Rapids. Jack Sayen and Noah Maillette scored in the second period, and Braden Kari’s power play goal in the third period sealed the win. Brycyn Nettel made 26 saves to earn the shutout in net.
- Calumet held off Jeffers 3-2. The Kings got second-period tallies from Ted Loukus and Nathan Londo. Londo scored again in the third period, but the Jets rallied with goals from Brit Heinonen and Benton Rajala. Brendan Boberg had two assists for the Copper Kings. Beau Jukuri stopped 34 shots to earn the win in goal for Calumet. Kasen Helminen made 27 saves, as the Jets suffered their first loss of the season. Hear the game replay here.
College Hockey
The MTU hockey team lost 4-1 to St. Thomas Saturday night. The Huskies outshot the Tommies 30-17, but Logan Morrell was the only player who found the back of the net. Derek Mullahy took the loss in net.
The Northern hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to Ferris State Saturday. Matthew Romer scored the Wildcats’ only goal. Ryan Oullette made 28 saves for the Wildcats.
College Basketball
Both Michigan Tech basketball teams earned victories over Purdue Northwest Saturday
- Janie Tormanen scored a career-best 21 points, as the women’s team won 74-63. Isabella Lenz added 17.
- Six Huskies reached double figures in scoring, as the men’s team buried the Pride 92-59. Marcus Tomashek led the balanced attack with 15 points.
Both NMU squads defeated Parkside Saturday.
- The women’s team remained unbeaten with a 72-67 victory. Jacy Weisbrod scored 22.
- The men’s team rode a strong second half to a 73-62 win. Gerald Gittens scored all of his 18 points in the final nine minutes. Dylan Kuehl also netted 18.
GLHL
The Portage Lake Pioneers fell 5-2 at Fond du Lac Saturday night.
NHL
The struggling Red Wings lost 2-1 to the Avalanche Saturday. Lucas Raymond netted Detroit’s only goal. Ville Husso made 23 saves. The Wings have lost five straight games – each by one goal.
Detroit will visit the Sabres Monday. Because of NFL football on 99.3 The Lift, Wings coverage will begin at 6:45 on KBear 102.3.
NBA
The Pistons broke their three-game losing streak with a 120-111 win over the Knicks Saturday evening. Cade Cunningham had a triple-double, with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists.
The Pistons are off until Thursday, when they visit the Celtics.
MLB
Former Brewers shortstop Willy Adames has signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Giants. Milwaukee will receive a draft pick from San Francisco in compensation.
Former Milwaukee pitcher Adrian Houser has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers, after a disappointing season with the Mets.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Monday – Boys Basketball – Forest Park at West Iron County – broadcast on WIKB 99.1 FM.
- Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Calumet at Hancock – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Girls/Boys Basketball – Ewen-Trout Creek at Forest Park – broadcast on WIKB 99.1 FM.
- Wednesday – Boys Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Thursday – Girls Basketball – L’Anse at Forest Park – broadcast on WIKB 99.1 FM.
- Friday – Hockey – Gabriel Richard at Houghton – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Saturday – Hockey – Gabriel Richard at Calumet – 12:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Saturday – Hockey – Bay Port at Houghton – 3:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
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