Rockers Dormant This Season

 

     The Motor City Rockers were scheduled to compete as an expansion team in the shortened 2021 FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League) season, but the Rockers will remain dormant until the 2021-2022 FPHL season.  There are currently only four teams competing in the 22 game 2021 FPHL season including the Carolina Thunderbirds, the Columbus River Dragons (Georgia), the Elmira Enforcers, and the Port Huron Prowlers.  Ten teams were previously slated to compete in the 2021 FPHL season. 

     The Elmira Enforcers are currently in 1st place in the 2021 FPHL Western Division standings with 9 points, and an overall record of 2-0-1-1 (1 overtime win, and 1 overtime loss).  Carolina has not played a game yet this season, but the Thunderbirds are scheduled to drop the puck on Wednesday, March 3rd against the Elmira Enforcers.  The Carolina Thunderbirds are scheduled to play all of their games on the road this season. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Federal Prospects Hockey League, or the Motor City Rockers.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "FPHL Adds Motor City" on 10/16/2020.  

-  The Motor City Rockers announced dormancy for this season on 10/19/2020.  

-  The Motor City Rockers are on Facebook, and Twitter.      

-  The Port Huron Prowlers are currently in 3rd place in the FPHL Western Division standings with 3 points, and an overall record of 1-3.  

-  The Carolina Thunderbirds won the 2019 Commissioner's Cup (FPHL Championship).

For more information about the FPHL click on  https://www.federalhockey.com 

For more information about the Motor City Rockers click on  https://www.rockershockey.com  

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Wrestling On CN900

     Episodes of Classic All-Star Wrestling can be seen throughout the week at different times on CN900 (Comcast Network TV).  Classic All Star Wrestling features vintage matches, and highlights from the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, and early 1980's.  Some of the wrestlers featured on Classic All-Star Wrestling include Bruiser Brody, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Harley Race, Baron Von Raschke, The Sheik (The Original Sheik), Ricky Morton, and Robert Gibson.  Classic All-Star Wrestling is owned, and operated by Jarrett Parsons Entertainment. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about CN900, or Jarrett Parsons Wrestling.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                         Game Notes  

-  Classic All-Star Wrestling is hosted by Adam Parsons.  

-  Jarrett Parsons Wrestling is on Facebook, and Twitter.

-  Classic All-Star Wrestling airs on CN900 at different times on different days so check your local listings.  

-  Ricky Morton, and Robert Gibson were a tag team known as The Rock N Roll Express.

-  The Sheik was sometimes referred to as the Original Sheik in later years to distinguish himself from wrestlers that came after him who also used the name.  Some examples of this include the Iron Sheik, and Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie. 

For more information about CN900 click on  https://www.comcastnetworktv.com  

For more info about Jarrett Parsons Wrestling click on  https://www.jarrettparsonswrestling.com 

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906 Outdoors On YouTube

 

     906 Outdoors has an excellent YouTube channel for people that love the great outdoors.  906 Outdoors focuses exclusively on life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Some of the videos on the 906 Outdoors YouTube channel include "Natures Kennel Dog Sledding", "Smoking Venison", "Spearfishing for Pike", "Winter Camping in the Upper Peninsula", and "Winter in the Porkies".  906 Outdoors is hosted by Brian Whitens, and Kristin Ojaniemi.  The 906 Outdoors YouTube channel currently has 549 videos, and over 19,000 subscribers.  

      Episodes of Discovering can also be viewed on the 906 Outdoors YouTube channel.  Discovering also focuses exclusively on life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Some of the videos of Discovering include "Bear Hunting", "Deer Camp", "Deer Season 2020", "Maple Syrup", "Purple Martins", and "Shipwreck Diving in Munising".  Buck LeVasseur created Discovering, and hosted the hit television show from 1981 - 2011.  Discovering is currently hosted by Brian Whitens, and Kristin Ojaniemi.  

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about 906 Outdoors.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                         Game Notes   

-  906 is the area code for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  

-  Discovering airs locally on WLUC TV6.  

-  906 Outdoors airs locally on several Fox, and NBC affiliates. 

-  Buck LeVasseur passed away in July of last year.  Buck was 70 years old.  

For more information about 906 Outdoors click on  www.906outdoors.com 

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USA 4-1 Green Bay

On Monday, February 22nd, the USA NTDP U-18 Team defeated the Green Bay Gamblers 4-1.

     On Monday, February 22nd, the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team defeated the Green Bay Gamblers 4-1.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Last Monday's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  

      The Green Bay Gamblers are currently in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 38 points, and an overall record of 18-8-0-2 (2 shootout losses).  The USA NTDP is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 15-11-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from last Monday's USHL hockey game in Plymouth. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the USA NTDP, the Green Bay Gamblers, the USHL, or the USA Hockey Arena.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

Last Monday's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

The Green Bay Gamblers are currently in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings.

Team USA is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings.

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.

                                                                                        Game Notes  

-  USA NTDP Defenseman Luke Hughes is the younger brother of New Jersey Devils Forward Jack Hughes, and Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Quinn Hughes.

-  USA NTDP Forward Ryan St. Louis is the son of former NHL (National Hockey League) star Martin St. Louis. 

-  USA NTDP Defenseman Ty Gallagher is from Clarkston, Michigan.

-  The Green Bay Gamblers have won the Clark Cup (USHL Championship) four times.  

-  The Green Bay Gamblers are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube.

-  The USA NTDP is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.    

For more information about the USA NTDP click on  https://www.usahockeyntdp.com  

For more information about the Green Bay Gamblers click on  https://gamblershockey.com 

For more information about the USHL click on  https://www.ushl.com  

For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  https://www.usahockeyarena.com 

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Chicago 4-3 USA - OT

 

On Sunday, February 21st, the Chicago Steel defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 4-3 in overtime.

     On Sunday, February 21st, the Chicago Steel defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 4-3 in overtime.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Last Sunday's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

     The Chicago Steel are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 48 points, and an overall record of 23-8-2-0 (2 overtime losses).  Team USA is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 15-11-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of last Sunday's USHL hockey game in Plymouth.

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the USA NTDP, the Chicago Steel, the USHL, or the USA Hockey Arena.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

Last Sunday's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.

                                                                                     Game Notes  

-  The Chicago Steel currently have the best overall record in the USHL. 

-  Chicago Steel Forward #27 Matt Coronato currently leads the USHL in goals with 28.

-  Chicago Steel Forward #26 Sean Farrell currently leads the USHL in assists with 41. 

-  Brock Sheahan is the Head Coach of the Chicago Steel.

-  Brock Sheahan is the brother of former Detroit Red Wings Center Riley Sheahan.  

-  Josh Doan plays Forward for the Chicago Steel.  Josh is the son of former NHL (National Hockey League) All-Star Shane Doan.  Josh Doan has already scored 18 goals this season for the Chicago Steel.    

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Chicago 4-1 USA" on December 7th, 2016.   

For more information about the USA NTDP click on  https://www.usahockeyntdp.com 

For more information about the Chicago Steel click on  https://www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com     

For more information about the USHL click on  https://www.ushl.com 

For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  https://www.usahockeyarena.com  

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Pictures Of 2020

We watched the USA NTDP U-18 Team in January.  

Lotus Cars were on display at the 2020 Plymouth Ice Festival.

We attended two Detroit Waza Flo games.  The Waza Flo competed in the PASL last season. 

College basketball games were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in January, and in February.

We attended an Eastern Michigan University hockey game in February.

We watched the University of Michigan earn a 4-2 victory over Central Michigan University.

College hockey games have been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2013.

The Timber Challenge Course was the Mitten State Sports Report's most viewed post of 2020.

Gyms were closed, but we visited several outdoor fitness stations.  This one was located in Livonia.

Royal Oak has several different outdoor fitness stations.  This one sits inside of Barton Park North. 

We checked out Cass Benton Disc Golf Course.

The 2020 Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs began in August.

A limited amount of fans were in attendance to see the 2020 Live Harness Racing at Northville Downs.

                                                                      

We went to a Classic Car Show in October.  It took place at the Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger.

We checked out soccer in Southfield.  Midwest United FC defeated the LTU Men's Reserves 3-0.

A new NFC Fitness Court was recently installed in Canton, Michigan.

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2019" on 1/31/2020.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2018" on 1/31/2019.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2017" on 1/22/2018.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2016" on 1/20/2017.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2015" on 1/15/2016.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2014" on 1/24/2015.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2013" on 1/28/2014.  

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Best of January 2021

 

     The month of January featured 15 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Mitten State.  News about FCF (Fan Controlled Football), and College Wrestling received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                                  Best of January 2021 

1.  "Football: FCF News"  posted 1/5/2021 

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2.  "Stencel Ranked #4"  posted 1/21/2021  

                                                                                                                                              No Photos!  

3.  "Pics of the Month - 2020"  posted 1/10/2021  

                                                                                     Best of the Rest 

-  "Blog of the Month 1/6/2021"  posted 1/6/2021  

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-  "Blogs of the Month - 2020"  posted 1/6/2021  

                                                                                                                                                  No Photos!

                                                                

-  "YouTube Suggestions - 2020"  posted 1/13/2021  

                                                                                        Pic of the Month  

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken outside of Ray Fisher Stadium. 

 

                                                                                      Link of the Month 

                               For more information about Fan Controlled Football click on  https://www.fcf.io  

                                                                                     Blog of the Month    

                              For more information about SideLion Report click on  https://sidelionreport.com  

               

                                                                             Word or Words of the Month 

                                                                         "We're going to bite a kneecap off"

                                                                                            Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted 210 posts in 2020.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted 140 posts in 2019.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 303,424 views.  

-  The profile of Tony Pertile has been clicked on 35,559 times.  

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Blog of the Month 2/21/2021

 

                                                                                Blog of the Month  

                                                                         https://octopusthrower.com  

                                                                               Blog of the Month  

     Octopus Thrower has an excellent sports blog for fans of the Detroit Red Wings.  Octopus Thrower features informative articles regarding free agent signings, trade rumors, and all of the latest news about the Detroit Red Wings.  Nate Brown writes most of the articles for Octopus Thrower, but Alex Faber has recently contributed more content to the ever growing sports blog.  Octopus Thrower is one of over 300 blogs on Fansided. 

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-  Octopus Thrower is also on Facebook, and Twitter.

-  Fansided is currently owned by Minute Media.

-  Fansided was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month back in August of 2019.

-  SB Nation also has a blog about the Detroit Red Wings called Winging It In Motown. 

For more information about Octopus Thrower click on  https://octopusthrower.com  

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2021 Plymouth Ice Festival

The 2021 Plymouth Ice Festival took place last weekend in downtown Plymouth.

     The 2021 Plymouth Ice Festival took place last weekend in downtown Plymouth.  Over 65 ice carvings were placed in front of businesses throughout the city.  Ice sculptures were not displayed inside of Kellogg Park this year.  The weather was frigid, and the temperature remained well below freezing for the 39th Annual Plymouth Ice Festival.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from the 2021 Plymouth Ice Festival. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the Plymouth Ice Festival.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Over 65 ice sculptures were placed in front of businesses throughout the city.

The temperature remained well below freezing for the 39th Annual Plymouth Ice Festival.

Ice sculptures were not displayed inside of Kellogg Park this year.

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Click on the link below for more information about the Plymouth Ice Festival.

                                                                                          Game Notes 

-  The Plymouth Ice Festival was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "5 Years Of Plymouth Ice" on 1/26/2018.  

-  Ice carving competitions did not take place at the 2021 Plymouth Ice Festival.  

-  More photographs can be seen on the Plymouth Ice Festival website.  Click on the link below.  

For more information about the Plymouth Ice Festival click on  https://plymouthicefestival.com 

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Green Bay 4-3 USA

On Saturday, January 30th, the Green Bay Gamblers defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 4-3.

     On Saturday, January 30th, the Green Bay Gamblers defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 4-3.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  The game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth. 

     The Green Bay Gamblers are currently in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 16-7-0-2 (2 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 28 points, and an overall record of 13-10-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the USA NTDP, the Green Bay Gamblers, the USHL, or the USA Hockey Arena.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

The game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.

                                                                                     Game Notes  

-  The USA NTDP also features an Under 18 Team.  

-  Adam Nightingale is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-17 Team.  

-  Scott Monaghan is the senior director of operations for the USA NTDP.  

-  Pat Mikesch is the Head Coach, and General Manager of the Green Bay Gamblers.  

For more information about the USA NTDP click on  https://www.usahockeyntdp.com  

For more information about the Green Bay Gamblers click on  https://gamblershockey.com 

For more information about the USHL click on  https://www.ushl.com  

For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  https://www.usahockeyarena.com  

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