Midwest Premier League News

 

Livonia City FC B Team (in gray) was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2017.

     The MWPL (Midwest Premier League) recently kicked off their inaugural season with 20 teams.  The MWPL West Division features 12 teams from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.  The MWPL East Division features 8 teams from Michigan including Bih Grand Rapids, Detroit City FC U23, Inter Detroit, Lansing Common FC, Livonia City FC, LK St. Clair, Michigan Stars FC U23, and the West Michigan Bearings.

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Livonia City FC B Team (in pink) was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2018.

Livonia City FC B Team (in blue) was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2019.

                                                                                      Game Notes

-  Bih Grand Rapids, and Inter Detroit both previously competed in the UPSL (United Premier Soccer League).  

-  Detroit City FC U23, Lansing Common FC, and the West Michigan Bearings are new soccer clubs.

-  On Sunday, April 25th, 2021, the West Michigan Bearings defeated Livonia City FC 4-1.

-  Livonia City FC was previously a non-league team with reserve teams that competed in other leagues.

-  Livonia City FC B Team was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2017, 2018, and 2019. 

For more information about the Midwest Premier League click on  https://midwestpl.com 

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USHL Season Wrap Up

 

The Dubuque Fighting Saints earned the fourth spot in the USHL Eastern Conference Playoffs.

     The USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) did not qualify for the 2021 USHL (United States Hockey League) Playoffs.  The Dubuque Fighting Saints (Iowa) earned the fourth, and final spot in the USHL Eastern Conference Playoffs with 53 points, and an overall record of 24-23-4-1 (4 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The USA NTDP finished in 5th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 52 points, and an overall record of 22-24-4-4 (4 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses). 

     The Chicago Steel are the top seeded team in the 2021 USHL Eastern Conference Playoffs with 81 points, and an overall record of 38-11-3-2 (3 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses).  The Steel will host the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the first round.  The Muskegon Lumberjacks will host the Green Bay Gamblers in the other Eastern Conference 1st round matchup.  

     The Tri-City Storm (Nebraska) are the top seeded team in the USHL Western Conference Playoffs.  The Storm finished the regular season with 64 points, and an overall record of 30-18-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The Storm will host the Fargo Force in the 1st round.  The Omaha Lancers will host the Sioux City Musketeers in the other Western Conference 1st round matchup.  

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The Muskegon Lumberjacks will host the Green Bay Gamblers in the 1st round of the USHL Playoffs.

The USA NTDP did not qualify for the 2021 USHL Playoffs.

The Chicago Steel finished the 2021 regular season with the best record in the entire USHL.

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                                                                                            Game Notes 

-  The Muskegon Lumberjacks finished the 2021 USHL regular season with 72 points, and an overall record of 34-16-2-2 (2 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses).    

-  The Omaha Lancers, the Sioux City Musketeers, and the Fargo Force all finished the 2021 USHL regular season with 63 points. 

-  Chicago Steel Forward #26 Sean Farrell lead the USHL in points this season with 101 (in 54 games).   

-  Chicago Steel Forward #27 Matt Coronato lead the USHL in goals this season with 48 (in 54 games).   

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

For more info about the Muskegon Lumberjacks click on  https://www.muskegonlumberjacks.com 

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

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Northville Downs 4/24/2021

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     The 2021 Live Harness Racing season is well underway at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Click on the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2021 racing schedule.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night's races.  

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                                                             Northville Downs Winning Results 4/24/2021 

Race #1     Toretto                                       Driver - Mike Clark 

Race #2     Company Man                          Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray   

Race #3     Lilys Real Boy                          Driver - Braxten Boyd 

Race #4     Willy's Last Wish                      Driver - Skip De Mull  

Race #5     Beauty Desires                        Driver - Justin Irvine 

Race #6     Reys N A Ruckus                    Driver - Braxten Boyd 

Race #7     River Valley                             Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr. 

Race #8     Catch Me Conrad                   Driver - Jason Merriman   

Race #9     Yankee Time                          Driver - Gerald Malady  

Race #10    Velocity Stifler                      Driver - Justin Irvine  

Race #11    Cuz I'm Happy                      Driver - Gerald Malady  

Race #12    Bound To Score                    Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray 

                                                                                      Game Notes 

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Catch Me Conrad has already won multiple races at Northville Downs this season.  

-  Bound To Score also won Race #4 at Northville Downs on April 17th, 2021. 

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter. 

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Northville Downs 4/23/2021

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     The 2021 Live Harness Racing season is well underway at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Click on the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2021 racing schedule.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night's races.  

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                                                     Northville Downs Winning Results 4/23/2021 

Race #1     Crystal Rei                                 Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray   

Race #2     Hail Caesar                                Driver - Justin Irvine   

Race #3     Sweet Talkin Gypsy                  Driver - Kim Pluta   

Race #4     Pumpkinspicelatte                    Driver - Jason Merriman  

Race #5     Natural Forces                         Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray  

Race #6     The Devils Cut                        Driver - Gerald Malady

Race #7     Ideal Toy                                 Driver - Kody Massey  

Race #8     I Get It                                    Driver - Bob Rowland  

Race #9     Rockin Deo                            Driver - Jason Merriman 

Race #10    Chrome Package                  Driver - Kody Massey 

Race #11    Moonshine Mickey                Driver - Darrell Wright 

                                                                                            Game Notes 

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.     

-  I Get It has already won multiple races at Northville Downs this season.

-  The 2021 Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs began on April 2nd.

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com  

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Northville Downs 4/17/2021

 

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     The 2021 Live Harness Racing season is well underway at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Click on the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2021 racing schedule.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night's races.  

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                                                             Northville Downs Winning Results 4/17/2021  

Race #1     Here Comes Bronson                         Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr.   

Race #2     Gabe The Babe                                  Driver - Kody Massey   

Race #3     Chili Pepper                                       Driver - Todd Warren   

Race #4     Bound To Score                                 Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray   

Race #5     Sammy Said                                      Driver - Jason Merriman   

 

Race #6     Lyons Fullhouse                               Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr.   

Race #7     Catera Gun                                      Driver - Bart Stimer  

Race #8     Catch Me Conrad                            Driver - Kody Massey   

Race #9     Locamotion Fred                             Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr.   

Race #10   Mr Match On Beach                        Driver - Darrell Wright  

Race #11    Grits N Gravy                                 Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr. 

Race #12    Oh K Man                                      Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr.   

                                                                                               Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Chili Pepper also won Race #3 at Northville Downs on April 10th, 2021.  

-  Catch Me Conrad also won race #7 at Northville Downs on April 10th, 2021. 

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter. 

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Northville Downs 4/16/2021

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     The 2021 Live Harness Racing season is well underway at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Click on the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2021 racing schedule.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night's races. 

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                                                                      Northville Downs Winning Results 4/16/2021 

Race #1     Classic Rewind                        Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray  

Race #2     Shark In The Bay                    Driver - Kody Massey  

Race #3     Worth A Whisper                    Driver - Tim Driver  

Race #4     Deprived                                 Driver - Kody Massey   

Race #5     Soldier Hanover                     Driver - Justin Irvine

Race #6     Campus Queen                      Driver - Justin Irvine   

Race #7     Emerald Miss                        Driver - Justin Irvine   

Race #8     Phoos Girl                             Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr.  

Race #9     I Get It                                   Driver - Bob Rowland 

Race #10   Bearly Behavin                     Driver - Kim Pluta 

Race #11   Shakeitformegear                 Driver - Kim Pluta

                                                                                              Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Deprived also won Race #1 at Northville Downs on April 9th, 2021.

-  I Get It also won Race #7 at Northville Downs on April 9th, 2021.

-  Campus Queen also won Race #8 at Northville Downs on April 9th, 2021.

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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EMU 10-6 Ball State

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     On Friday, April 16th, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles defeated the Ball State University Cardinals 10-6.  It was the opener of a four game series that was played this past weekend in Ypsilanti.  The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 13-8 on Saturday afternoon, but the Eagles won the Saturday evening game 2-1.  The Cardinals won Sunday's game against the Eagles by a score of 5-2.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Friday evening's game in Ypsilanti.

     The Ball State University Cardinals are currently in 1st place in the MAC (Mid-American Conference) standings with a conference record of 12-4, and an overall record of 21-11.  The Eastern Michigan University Eagles are currently in 10th place in the MAC standings with a conference record of 6-14, and an overall record of 10-19.  

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On Friday, April 16th, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles defeated Ball State University 10-6.

It was the opener of a four game series that was played this past weekend in Ypsilanti.

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles currently have an overall record of 10-19.

The Ball State University Cardinals currently have an overall record of 21-11.

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles play their home games at Oestrike Stadium.

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                                                                                          Game Notes 

-  The Eagles play their home games at Oestrike Stadium, in Ypsilanti. 

-  #10 Luke McGuire was credited with the win for the Eagles on Friday evening.

-  #45 Justin Reinkall earned a save for the Eagles on Friday evening.

-  Eagles Utility Player #24 Gabe Denton hit a home run during Friday night's win over the Cardinals.

-  Eric Roof is the Head Coach of the Eastern Michigan University baseball team.

-  Rich Maloney is the Head Coach of the Ball State University baseball team.  

-  #25 John Baker was charged with the loss for the Cardinals on Friday evening. 

-  Ball State University earned non-conference victories this season against Arizona, and Kentucky.

-  Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana.  

For more information about the Eastern Michigan athletic program click on  https://emueagles.com 

For more info about the Ball State University athletic program click on  https://ballstatesports.com  

For more information about the Mid-American Conference click on  https://getsomemaction.com  

For more information about the NCAA click on  https://www.ncaa.com 

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Roberson In Arizona

 

     Darece Roberson Jr. was recently signed as a free agent to play wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.  Roberson Jr. played college football at Wayne State University from 2016-2019.  In 2019, Roberson Jr. recorded 34 catches for 706 yards, and 9 touchdowns.  Roberson Jr. even scored on a 96 yard kickoff return.  Darece Roberson Jr. also played High School football at (Muskegon) Mona Shores High School.  Darece Roberson Jr. went undrafted in the 2020 NFL (National Football League) Draft. 

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                                                                                          Game Notes 

-  Darece Roberson Jr. wore #1 for the Wayne State University Warriors.

-  Darece Roberson Jr. is listed at 5'10.

-  Wayne State University did not compete in football in 2020.  

-  The Wayne State University Warriors were previously known as the Wayne State University Tartars until 1999.  

For more information about Wayne State University athletics click on  https://wsuathletics.com  

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USA NTDP On YouTube

 

Check out the USA NTDP YouTube channel.

     The USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) YouTube channel currently features 463 videos of game highlights, player interviews, and so much more.  The channel also includes a cool segment called "Sunday Sit Down".  The USA NTDP has a U-17 Team, and a U-18 Team that both compete in the USHL (United States Hockey League) for Team USA.  

     The USA NTDP is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 49 points, and an overall record of 21-21-3-4 (3 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  The USA NTDP U-17 Team will compete in the USHL Playoffs if Team USA qualifies for the USHL postseason.  The USA NTDP plays their home games at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

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The USA NTDP plays their home games at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

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                                                                                           Game Notes

-  The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 5th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 46 points, and an overall record of 21-22-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).    

-  The Dubuque Fighting Saints have currently played two less games than Team USA.    

-  The USA NTDP joined YouTube in 2015.   

-  The USA NTDP was founded in 1996. 

For more information about the USA NTDP click on  https://www.usahockeyntdp.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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Plymouth Whalers On YouTube

 

Check out the Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel.

     The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel currently features 185 videos to help fans relive the memories of the Plymouth Whalers.  Some of the videos on the Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel include "Plymouth Whalers 2014-2015 Season Highlights", "The Last Five Minutes of the Final Plymouth Whalers Game.", "Tyler Seguin Hat Trick", and "Whalers Press Conference".  The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel also has videos of game highlights, and full games from the 2013 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs.  The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel was created in 2008.

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                                                                                             Game Notes  

-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold in 2015.  The team moved to Flint to become the Flint Firebirds.  

-  The Flint Firebirds compete in the Ontario Hockey League.    

-  The Saginaw Spirit also compete in the Ontario Hockey League.   

-  The Ontario Hockey League has yet to begin the 2020-2021 season.  

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Northville Downs 4/10/2021

 

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     The 2021 Live Harness Racing season is underway at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Click on the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2021 racing schedule.  Scroll down to see the winning results from last night's races.    

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                                                           Northville Downs Winning Results 4/10/2021

Race #1     Dali Special                                  Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray 

Race #2     Milliondollardad                           Driver - Jason Merriman

Race #3     Chili Pepper                                 Driver - Todd Warren 

Race #4     Dreaminmylifeaway                     Driver - Tim Driver

Race #5     Roethblissberger                         Driver - Justin Irvine 

Race #6     Tanner J                                      Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr.  

Race #7     Catch Me Conrad                       Driver - Ryan Ver Hage 

Race #8     Rockin Rusty                             Driver - Skip De Mull 

Race #9     Magic Shark                              Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

Race #10    Hip Hop Star                            Driver - Jason Merriman 

Race #11    Who Deen E                             Driver - Darrell Wright 

Race #12     Dancin Fever                           Driver - Kim Pluta

                                                                                        Game Notes 

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  The Big Horse Handicapper provides free tips for the live races at Northville Downs. 

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter. 

-  Standardbred horses compete in harness racing.  

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Northville Downs 4/9/2021

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     The 2021 Live Harness Racing season is underway at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Click on the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2021 racing schedule.  Scroll down to see the winning results from last night's races.  

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                                                              Northville Downs Winning Results 4/9/2021   

Race #1     Deprived                                       Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

Race #2     Skyway Bebop                             Driver - Larry Lee Smith  

Race #3     Good Roberta                               Driver - Ryan Deaton  

Race #4     Swan Leader                                Driver - Charles Taylor  

Race #5     Day Of Honor                              Driver - Jason Merriman  

Race #6     Vow To Wow                               Driver - Jason Merriman

Race #7     I Get It                                         Driver - Bob Rowland

Race #8     Campus Queen                           Driver - Justin Irvine 

Race #9     Sports Expert                              Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray 

Race #10    Fort Commander                       Driver - Marc St. Louis Jr. 

Race #11    Love Forbidden                          Driver - Kim Pluta     

Race #12    Deletrius                                     Driver - Skip De Mull  

                                                                              Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.

-  The 2021 Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs began last Friday night.

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.

-  Northville Downs features a half mile oval track.   

-  "Northville Downs 10/2/2020" was one of the Mitten State Sports Report's most viewed posts of 2020. 

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Best of March 2021

 

     The month of March featured 16 posts that were viewed by people throughout North America.  Information about the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program), and local basketball players playing overseas received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                            Best of March 2021 

1.  "Dubuque 3-2 USA - SO"  posted 3/7/2021  

  

2.  "Costello In Liga Endesa"  posted 3/13/2021  

                                                                                                                                             No Photos!  

3.  "USA 4-2 Youngstown"  posted 3/20/2021 

 

                                                                                    Pic of the Month 

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at a USHL game in Plymouth.

                                                                                    Link of the Month

                           For more information about the NBA G-League click on  https://gleague.nba.com 

                                                                                     Blog of the Month

                            For more information about Piston Powered click on  https://pistonpowered.com 

                                                                         Word or Words of the Month

                                                                                      buzzer-beater

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report began in 2012. 

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

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 308,297 views.   

-  The profile of Tony Pertile has received 36,726 views.  

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Muskegon 5-4 USA - SO

 

On Wednesday, March 31st, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP 5-4 in a shootout.

     On Wednesday, March 31st, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team 5-4 in a shootout.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Wednesday night's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  Muskegon Forward #25 Nick Portz scored the game winning goal in the shootout.  

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 61 points, and an overall record of 29-13-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 49 points, and an overall record of 21-18-3-4 (3 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.    

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

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

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                                                                                      Game Notes 

-  Mike Hamilton is the Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks.  

-  Lumberjacks Forward Bennett Barnes is from Northville, Michigan. 

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman John Druskinis is from Plymouth, Michigan.  

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman Tyler Dunbar is from Sault St. Marie, Michigan. 

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman John Larkin is from Northville, Michigan.   

-  Lumberjacks Forward Bradley Marek is from Big Rapids, Michigan.  

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman Davis Pennington is from Saline, Michigan.  

-  Lumberjacks Forward Dylan Wendt is from Grand Haven, Michigan.  

  

-  Florida Panthers Forward Ryan Lomberg played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks during the 2011-2012 season.

-  Dan Muse is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-18 Team.  

-  USA NTDP Goalie Gibson Homer is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

-  USA NTDP Defenseman Roman Schmidt is from Midland, Michigan.

For more info about the Muskegon Lumberjacks click on  https://www.muskegonlumberjacks.com

For more information about the USA NTDP click on  https://www.usahockeyntdp.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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Blog of the Month 4/3/2021

                                                                                  Blog of the Month 

                                                                         https://motorcitybengals.com  

                                                                                 Blog of the Month

     Motor City Bengals has a great blog for fans of the Detroit Tigers.  Motor City Bengals features articles about free agent signings, future prospects, game results, starting lineups, and trade rumors.  Some of the writers for Motor City Bengals include Chris Brown, Roger Castillo, Nathan Cunningham, and Joseph Heintskill.  Motor City Bengals is one of over 300 blogs on Fansided.  

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                                                                                          Game Notes

-  Jacob Boes, Jon Erkkila, and Sebastian Oslund also write articles for Motor City Bengals.    

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Blog of the Month back in February of 2016. 

-  SB Nation also has a blog about the Detroit Tigers called Bless You Boys.  

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