New Features For 2015

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     The Mitten State Sports Report is constantly looking for ways to grow, and improve.  Two new features are being added to increase the popularity of this website.  For the first time ever, the Mitten State Sports Report will be conducting exclusive interviews with local athletes, and celebrities that you want to hear from.  Another new feature for 2015 is the Picture of the Month.  The Pic of the Month can be seen every month, beginning in February, and will be placed in the Best of the Month + Poll posts.
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Best of 2014

     I've decided to post a list of the Top 10 most viewed posts of 2014.  Top 10 lists are always changing, but college baseball, and college softball currently occupy 6 of the top 10 slots.  Click on past months to access all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!  














                                                  Top 10 Most Viewed Posts of 2014

















10.  "College Baseball: ND 9 - UofM 1"  posted 4/11/2014

9.  "College Softball:  Mott at HFCC"  posted 4/13/2014

     




















8.  "College Baseball HFCC vs. MCC"  posted 4/27/2014

 

























7.  "Eds Hockey Revisited"  posted 3/3/2014

6.  "Plymouth Ice Fest Photos"  posted 1/17/2014

5.  "College Baseball Returns!"  posted 4/6/2014

4.  "Henry Ford vs. Grand Rapids"  posted 4/21/2014

3.  "College Softball: MU vs. AC"  posted 4/8/2014

2.  "Top 10 Dormant Local Radio Stations"  posted 2/15/2014




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1.  "Top 10 Most Viewed!  400th Post!"   posted 5/4/2014

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Wave 9 - Waza Flo 4

On Saturday night, the Milwaukee Wave (in white) defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 9-4.  The game was played in Melvindale.  

      On Saturday night, the Milwaukee Wave defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 9-4.  The game was played at the Kessey Fieldhouse, in Melvindale.  The Wave, and Waza Flo both compete against each other in the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League) along with 21 other teams.  The MASL is divided into four divisions known as the Eastern Division, the Central Division, the Southern Division, and the Pacific Division.  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo, or the Major Arena Soccer League.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are currently in 4th place in the Eastern Division standings with an overall  record of 3-11.  The Waza Flo will be hosting the Saint Louis Ambush on January 31st, at the Kessey Fieldhouse.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.  The Kessey Fieldhouse was formerly known as the Melvindale Ice Arena, and is located at 4300 S. Dearborn Street, in Melvindale.  Click on the link below for more information about the Kessey Fieldhouse.
     The Milwaukee Wave are currently in 2nd place in the Central Division standings with an overall record of 10-6.  The Wave organization was founded back in 1984, and the franchise has survived the collapse of several indoor soccer leagues.  The Wave have played professional indoor soccer for 31 consecutive seasons, and the franchise has won a total of 6 Championships.  Click on the link below for more information about the Milwaukee Wave.
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Note:  #28 Jonathon Greenfield (of the Milwaukee Wave) is a former member of the defunct Detroit Ignition.

The Wave (in white) defeated the Waza Flo 9-4.  Click on the links below.  

For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  http://www.detroitwaza.com



For more information about the Milwaukee Wave click on  http://www.milwaukeewave.com



For more information about the Major Arena Soccer League click on  http://www.paslsoccer.com



For info about the Kessey Fieldhouse click on  http://www.melvindale.org/city-services/ice-arena



To watch Detroit Waza Flo games click on  http://golivesportscast.com 



To watch Detroit Waza Flo games click on  espn.go.com/watchespn 



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Scicluna Talks Waza Flo

Dominic Scicluna is a player, an assistant coach, and a co-owner of the Detroit Waza Flo.

     I recently ran into Dominic Scicluna, and he was more then happy to talk about the Detroit Waza Flo soccer club.  Dominic Scicluna is a player, an assistant coach, and a co-owner of the Detroit Waza Flo.  Scicluna explained that this seasons Waza Flo games can be viewed live on ESPN 3.  He also informed me that several teams have joined the new league this season, including the Milwaukee Wave, and the Baltimore Blast.  Click on the link below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo.  There is also a link for information regarding the Scicluna soccer school.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are a professional indoor soccer team competing in the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League).  The Waza Flo are playing all of their 2014-2015 home games at the Kessey Fieldhouse, in Melvindale. The Kessey Fieldhouse was formerly known as the Melvindale Ice Arena, and is located at 4300 S. Dearborn Street.  Click on the link below for more information about the Kessey Fieldhouse.
     The MASL was formerly known as the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League).  The league changed to the MASL before the 2014-2015 season, after the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) folded.  Six former MISL teams joined the new MASL including the Milwaukee Wave, the Baltimore Blast, the Missouri Comets, the Rochester Lancers, the Syracuse Silver Knights, and the St. Louis Ambush.  There are currently 23 teams competing in the MASL.  Click on the link below for more information about the Major Arena Soccer League. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo (in yellow), or the Major Arena Soccer League.

For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  http://www.detroitwaza.com



For more information about the Scicluna soccer school click on  http://uniquesoccercamps.com



For more information about the MASL click on  http://www.paslsoccer.com



For info about the Kessey Fieldhouse click on  http://www.melvindale.org/city-services/ice-arena



To watch Detroit Waza Flo games click on  http://golivesportscast.com



For more information about ESPN 3 click on  espn.go.com/watchespn



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Deflate-Gate

11 of 12 mascots playing in the ice hockey game are believed to be underinflated.  The goalie is visibly deflated. 

     I was recently looking at photos on the "Mitten State Sports Report", and I noticed that the goalie in the "Mascot Hockey Game Photo Album" posted on February 18th, 2013, appears to be visibly deflated, or underinflated.  How would this affect the integrity of the mascot hockey game?  Would one team gain an advantage by underinflating their players?  Were other mascots deflated as well?  Could the cold temperature of the hockey rink contribute to the shrinkage of the mascots?  Is this the first time that mascots have underinflated themselves, or is this a trend that has been going on for years?  There are so many questions involving this newest development in Deflate-Gate!  You can always leave a comment about the real Deflate-Gate, or anything at all.  You can also email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at  mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com











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Pictures of 2014

2014 began with the Plymouth Ice Festival! The temperature was too warm for the ice, but there was a wood carver on duty.

We watched college hockey games in February.  The Lawrence Tech University hockey team was featured.

In March, we visited the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor.  It has since been closed.  There is a location in Mount Clemens.

College baseball dominated the month of April.  Madonna University was featured.

We also checked out some college softball games.  The Henry Ford Community College softball team was featured.

We went to the ARCA races at Flat Rock Speedway during the summer!

The 2015 ARCA racing season will be here in no time.

We checked in on the Michigan Bucks soccer club.  The Bucks won the 2014 PDL Championship!

Even recreational sports leagues are on the Mitten State Sports Report. Check out the Michigan United Soccer League.

In August, we went to see the Tony Hawk Skate Tour.  

Tony Hawk, and the Birdhouse Crew performed skateboarding tricks in Farmington Hills.

The Mitten State Sports Report took in all of the sights at the 4th Annual Cruisin' Hines.

We saw unique cars at the St. Robert Bellarmine weekly Classic Car show.

We checked out all of the Classics at the Blue Sky weekly Classic Car show.

In September, we went to the Old Car Festival in Dearborn.

Some people dressed up for the Old Car Festival. and some folks even brought their old bicycles.  

Emanuel Newton (kneeling) defended his Light Heavyweight World Title at Bellator 124.

Liam McGeary won the Light Heavyweight Tournament.  The Bellator Girls held the check. 

In October, we went to the Henry Ford Museum.   Bill Elliot use to race this 1987 (Coors) Ford Thunderbird.

The Henry Ford Museum has something for everyone.

We celebrated goals with the Plymouth Whalers.

The Plymouth Whalers are playing in their final season at Compuware Arena.  The team is believed to be moving to Flint.

We witnessed a double overtime win at Schoolcraft College.   The Ocelots finished the 2014 season 17-3-1.

In November we went to Ann Arbor to watch some college football.  The Mitten State Sports Report found the end zone.

The Concordia University cheerleaders made the pyramid.  

We said goodbye to the Berkley Bruins.  The Bruins became the latest local sports team to become dormant.

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Best of November + Poll

   

















    The month of November featured 12 posts that were viewed by people all over the globe.  Concordia University football, Berkley Bruins hockey, and Co-ed indoor soccer received the most views.  Be sure to click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!













                                      The Top 3 Most Viewed Posts of November 2014














1.  "Concordia Football"  posted 11/9/2014

                                                                   

2.  "Bye Bye Berkley Bruins"  posted 11/19/2014

3.  "Co-ed Indoor Soccer"  posted 11/24/2014

                                                       November 2014 Poll Results!











                 Should Daniel Snyder change the name of the Washington Redskins?









Yes                                                    33%







No                                                      67%













                                           But wait, there was another Poll Question...









       Which elite position is most important in winning a championship in professional sports?









an elite NFL Quarterback                                                  18%







an elite MLB Pitcher                                                         18%







an elite NHL Goalie                                                          55%                                                    







an elite NBA Point Guard                                                 9%













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MLS Calls Catic

#7 Dzenan Catic was selected with the 31st overall pick of the MLS SuperDraft.  

     On January 15th, the Philadelphia Union selected Dzenan Catic with the 31st overall pick of the MLS (Major League Soccer) SuperDraft.  Catic played his college ball at Davenport University, and lead the Panthers to a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) National Championship victory.  Catic lead the Nation in goals with 39, and was named the NAIA National Player of the Year.  Catic also lead the nation in total points with 89.   In just two seasons, Dzenan Catic accumulated 63 goals, and 140 total points.  Davenport University finished the season with an overall record of 22-3-1.  Click on the links below for more information about Davenport University athletics, the Philadelphia Union, the NAIA, or the MLS.
     Dzenan Catic was also part of a 2014 Michigan Bucks team that won the PDL (Premier Development League) Championship.  Catic lead the PDL in goals with 16, and was named as the league's MVP (Most Valuable Player).  Catic also lead the PDL in total points with 35.  The 2014 Michigan Bucks finished the regular season with an overall record of 9-2-3.  Click on the links below for more information about the Michigan Bucks, or the Premier Development League.
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#7 Dzenan Catic will now play professionally for the Philadelphia Union.

  












For more information about the Philadelphia Union click on  www.philadelphiaunion.com



For more information about Major League Soccer click on  www.mlssoccer.com



For more information about the Michigan Bucks click on  http://www.buckssoccer.com



For information about the Premier Development League click on  http://uslpdl.com



For information about Davenport University athletics click on  http://www.dupanthers.com



For information about the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics click on  www.naia.org



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