UofM-D 9-1 Rochester

 

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     On Friday, January 26th, the University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team defeated the Rochester University Warriors 9-1 at home.  The Wolverines also earned a 6-1 victory on the road against the Warriors on Saturday afternoon.  Both schools are members of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association), and both teams compete in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  

     The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team is currently in 2nd place in the WHAC standings with a conference record of 15-5, and an overall record of 19-7.  The Rochester University Men's hockey team is currently in 7th place in the WHAC standings with a conference record of 0-20, and an overall record of 0-24.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Friday's college hockey game in Dearborn.

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program, the Rochester University athletic program, the American Collegiate Hockey Association, or the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

On Friday, January 26th, the UofM-D Wolverines defeated the Rochester Warriors 9-1.

Both schools are members of the ACHA.  Both schools compete in the WHAC.

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                                                                               Game Notes

-  The Wolverines, and Warriors both compete in Division 1 of the ACHA. 

-  The Wolverines are currently ranked #25 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Poll. 

-  Chris Haltinner is the Head Coach of the University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team.

-  George Dritsas is the Head Coach of the Rochester University Men's hockey team.

For more information about the UofM-D athletic program click on  https://athletics.umdearborn.edu 

For more info about Rochester University athletics click on  https://www.rochesteruwarriors.com 

For ACHA stats, and standings click on  https://www.achahockey.org  

For WHAC stats, and standings click on  https://www.whac.net 

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Gamblers 2-1 MJDP

 

Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPHL action in Fraser.

     On Wednesday, January 24th, the Motor City Gamblers defeated the MJDP (Metro Jets Development Program) 2-1 in a shootout.  Both teams compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  Wednesday's game was played at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPHL action.

      MJDP Defenseman #4 Josh Boze scored the first goal of the game midway into the 2nd period.  Motor City Gamblers Center #71 Preston Stenzel tied the game about four minutes later.  Gamblers Center #8 Shaun Zatelli scored the game winning goal in the shootout.  The Motor City Gamblers outshot the Metro Jets Development Program 29-25.  

     MJDP is currently in 1st place in the USPHL Midwest East Division standings with 50 points, and an overall record of 23-5-0-4 (0 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  The Motor City Gamblers are currently in 4th place in the USPHL Midwest East Division standings with 35 points, and an overall record of 16-14-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses). 

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Motor City Gamblers, the Metro Jets Development Program, or the United States Premier Hockey League.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.   

On Wednesday, January 24th, the Motor City Gamblers defeated the MJDP 2-1 in a shootout.

Both teams compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).

Wednesday's game was played at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser, Michigan.

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                                                                               Game Notes 

-  Justin Quenneville is the Head Coach and General Manager of the Metro Jets Development Program.

-  Jason McCrimmon is the Head Coach of the Motor City Gamblers.  

-  Chase Crawshaw is the General Manager of the Motor City Gamblers. 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Gamblers 3-0 Cougars" on 12/12/2022. 

For more information about the Motor City Gamblers click on  https://www.motorcitygamblers.com  

For more information about the MJDP click on  https://www.metrojetshockey.com

For USPHL stats, and standings click on  https://www.usphl.com 

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Rodman At USC

 

     #10 DJ Rodman is currently playing Forward for the USC (University of Southern California) Trojans.  Rodman is currently averaging 7.3 points per game, and 4.7 rebounds per game in 18 games played this season.  DJ Rodman played for the Washington State University Cougars from 2019-2023.  DJ Rodman was born in California. 

     The USC Trojans are currently in 11th place in the Pac-12 Conference standings with a conference record of 2-6, and an overall record of 8-11.  The Trojans roster also includes Guard #1 Isaiah Collier, Guard #5 Boogie Ellis, Guard #6 Bronny James, and Guard #0 Kobe Johnson.  Bronny James's father is Los Angeles Lakers Forward #23 Lebron James. 

     DJ Rodman's father is former Detroit Pistons Forward #10 Dennis Rodman.  DJ Rodman's sister Trinity Rodman is a professional soccer player in the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) for the Washington Spirit.  Trinity Rodman also plays for the USWNT (United States Women's National Soccer Team). 

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the USC athletic program, or the Pac-12 Conference.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                       Game Notes

 

-  DJ Rodman is listed at 6'6, 225lbs.

-  Andy Enfield is the Head Coach of the USC Men's basketball team.

-  The USC Trojans roster also includes Forward #30 Harrison Hornery, Forward #3 Vincent Iwuchukwu, Forward #24 Joshua Morgan, and Guard #4 Oziyah Sellers.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Rodman Drafted #2" on 1/17/2021.  

For more information about the USC athletic program click on  https://usctrojans.com  

For Pac-12 Conference stats, and standings click on  https://pac-12.com 

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Walton Jr. In CBA

 

     #2 Derrick Walton Jr. is currently playing Point Guard in the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association) for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions.  Derrick Walton Jr. played college basketball at the University of Michigan from 2013-2017.  Walton Jr. also played for the Motor City Cruise during the 2021-2022 season.  Walton Jr. went undrafted in the 2017 NBA (National Basketball Association) Draft.  Derrick Walton Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan.  

     The Zhejiang Guangsha Lions are currently in 4th place in the CBA standings with an overall record of 24-10.  The Liaoning Flying Leopards are currently in 1st place in the CBA standings with an overall record of 28-5.  There are 20 teams competing in the 2023-2024 CBA 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 University of Michigan athletic program, or the Motor City Cruise.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                 Game Notes

-  Derrick Walton Jr. is listed at 6'0, 185lbs.  Walton Jr. is 28 years old.  

-  Derrick Walton Jr. wore #10 for the Michigan Wolverines.  Walton Jr. also wore #10 for the Motor City Cruise.

-  Derrick Walton Jr. wore #25 with the Detroit Pistons.

-  Derrick Walton Jr. played high school basketball at Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods, Michigan.

-  Derrick Walton Jr. played in 3 games for the Detroit Pistons during the 2019-2020 season.  Walton Jr. also played in 3 games for the Pistons during the 2021-2022 season.

-  Derrick Walton Jr. also played in the NBA for the Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Clippers.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Felder In CBA" on 3/15/2021.  Kay Felder also played for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions.

For more information about the University of Michigan athletic program click on  https://mgoblue.com

For more information about the Motor City Cruise click on  https://detroit.gleague.nba.com 

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Hauser In Ontario

 

     #10 Joey Hauser is currently playing Forward in the NBA G League for the Ontario Clippers (California).  Joey Hauser played college basketball at Michigan State University from 2020-2023.  Hauser also played at Marquette University during the 2018-2019 season.  Joey Hauser went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft.  Joey Hauser was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

     The Ontario Clippers are currently in 13th place in the NBA G League Western Conference standings with an overall record of 3-7.  Joey Hauser is currently averaging 7.1 points per game, and 5.6 rebounds per game in 10 games played this season.  Hauser averaged 14.4 points per game last season in his final year at Michigan State University.

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the NBA G League, or the Michigan State University athletic program.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                    Game Notes

-  Joey Hauser is listed at 6'9, 230 lbs.

-  Joey Hauser also wore #10 for the Michigan State Spartans. 

-  Paul Hewitt is the Head Coach of the Ontario Clippers.

-  The Ontario Clippers are affiliated with the Los Angeles Clippers. 

-  Joey Hauser's older brother Sam Hauser plays in the NBA for the Boston Celtics. 

For NBA G League stats, and standings click on  https://gleague.nba.com  

For more information about the MSU athletic program click on  https://msuspartans.com  

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Pontiac Pharaohs News

 

     The Pontiac Pharaohs are a new professional basketball team competing in the 2024 TBL (The Basketball League) season.  The Pharaohs will play their home games at Pontiac High School located at 1051 Arlene Avenue, in Pontiac.  The Pontiac Pharaohs were previously known as the Lansing Pharaohs in 2022, and the team did not compete in the 2023 season.  The Pontiac Pharaohs are scheduled to play their first home game against the Medora Timberjacks on Saturday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m.    

     Some of the players that have recently tried out for the Pontiac Pharaohs include Forward Kavon Bey (Montana State University-Northern), Guard Mike Bruce (Lourdes University), Guard Dwight Burton (Madonna University), Forward Kahlil Gracey (Rochester University), Guard Andre Johnson (Rochester University), Guard Derrick Johnson (Olivet College), Center Jordan Moses (Jackson College), Center Jay Schumpert (Grace Christian College), Forward Jalen Sykes (St. Clair College), Forward Trent Temple (Great Lakes Christian College), Guard James Towns (Niagara University), and Forward Jason Watts (Lambton College).

     The Pontiac Pharaohs are also scheduled to compete against BSL (Basketball Super League) teams.  The Pharaohs lost a road game to the KW (Kitchener Waterloo) Titans 119-105 on Sunday, January 7th.  The Pharaohs also lost on the road against the Sudbury Five 131-121 on Saturday, January 13th.  There are six teams competing in the 2024 BSL season. 

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                                                                                    Game Notes

-  Chris Jackson is the owner of the Pontiac Pharaohs.

-  Scott Newman is the Head Coach of the Pontiac Pharaohs.

-  The Pontiac Pharaohs colors are purple, gold, and black.

-  The Pontiac Pharaohs held their third tryout yesterday.

For more information about The Basketball League click on  https://thebasketballleague.net 

For more information about Basketball Super League click on  https://basketballsuperleague.com 

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Pictures of 2023

 

We attended a Motor City Rockers game. The Rockers compete in the FPHL.

The Rockers play their home games at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser.

We checked out college hockey games in January, and in February.

The UofM-D hockey team was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report five times in 2023.

We went to the 2023 Plymouth Ice Festival in February.

The Plymouth Ice Festival has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2014.

We checked out college baseball games in the Spring.  This game was played at Concordia University. 

Eastern Michigan University lost a close game against Ball State University.  The final score was 2-1. 

The Eagles outlasted the Toledo Rockets 12-11 in a game played in late April.

We watched Livonia City FC in June.  LCFC defeated Michigan Stars FC Semi Pro 2-1.

We saw Oakland County FC earn a 4-3 victory at home against Kalamazoo FC.

We went to Motor Muster 2023.

Motor Muster 2023 featured hundreds of vehicles from the 1930's through the 1970's.

Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village.  

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 in a preseason game.

The USA NTDP was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in November.

                                                                               Game Notes

-  "Pictures of 2022" was posted on 1/12/2023.  

-  "Pictures of 2021" was posted on 1/11/2022.

-  "Pictures of 2020" was posted on 2/22/2021. 

-  "Pictures of 2019" was posted on 1/31/2020.  

-  "Pictures of 2018" was posted on 1/31/2019.  

-  "Pictures of 2017" was posted on 1/22/2018.  

-  "Pictures of 2016" was posted on 1/20/2017.  

-  "Pictures of 2015" was posted on 1/15/2016.

-  "Pictures of 2014" was posted on 1/24/2015.  

-  "Pictures of 2013" was posted on 1/28/2014.

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YouTube Suggestions - 2023

 

         

                                                                    YouTube Suggestions 2023

January:     "YouTube Suggestions" - 2022" posted 1/9/2023

January:     "Combat Global On YouTube"   

January:     "Hockey Island On YouTube"  

February:     "MyJBN1 On YouTube"

March:     "NISL On YouTube"

April:     "USFL On YouTube"  

May:     "XFL On YouTube"  

June:     "OCFC On YouTube"  

               

December:     "BYB Extreme On YouTube"  

December:     "MLW On YouTube"  

December:     "SHOWTIME Sports On YouTube"  

                                                                                   Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced YouTube Suggestions in 2020.  

-  "YouTube Suggestions - 2022" was posted on 1/9/2023.

-  "YouTube Suggestions - 2021" was posted on 1/8/2022.  

-  "YouTube Suggestions - 2020" was posted on 1/13/2021.

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Words of the Month - 2023

 

                                                       Word or Words of the Month - 2023

January:     Lions spoil Packers Playoff Hopes.  

February:     Spartan Strong 

March:     "Blue Bloods"  (refers to the top college basketball teams year in and year out)

April:     The Detroit Lions got better!  

May:     The Detroit Tigers went 16-11 in the Month of May.  

June:     Red Wings keep both first-round draft picks.   

October:     The Detroit Lions are in 1st place in the NFC North.  

November:     Red Wings sign Patrick Kane. 

December:     Pistons snap 28 game losing streak.  

                                                                                   Game Notes  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced Words of the Month in 2019.  

-  "Words of the Month - 2022" was posted on 1/9/2023. 

-  "Words of the Month - 2021" was posted on 1/10/2022.  

-  "Words of the Month - 2020" was posted on 1/13/2021.  

-  "Words of the Month - 2019" was posted on 1/8/2020.  

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Links of the Month - 2023

                                                                     Links of the Month - 2023 

January:     International Handball Federation     click on     https://www.ihf.info 

February:     My 38 WADL-Detroit     click on     https://www.mywadl.com 

March:     Twitch     click on     https://www.twitch.tv 

April:     Northern Michigan University athletics     click on     https://nmuwildcats.com  

May:     Eastern Michigan University athletics     click on     https://emueagles.com   

June:     Oakland County FC     click on     https://www.oaklandcountyfc.com

October:     Kalamazoo FC     click on     https://www.kalamazoofc.com 

November:      UCHC (United College Hockey Conference)     click on     https://theuchc.com     

December:     Sports News Highlights     click on     https://www.snhtv.com   

                                                                                    Game Notes   

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Link of the Month in February of 2015.

-  "Links of the Month - 2022" was posted on 1/8/2023.  

-  "Links of the Month - 2021" was posted on 1/9/2022.

-  "Links of the Month - 2020" was posted on 1/11/2021.  

-  "Links of the Month - 2019" was posted on 1/6/2020.  

-  "Links of the Month - 2018" was posted on 1/6/2019.  

-  "Links of the Month - 2017" was posted on 1/21/2018.  

-  "Links of the Month - 2016" was posted on 1/7/2017.

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Blogs of the Month - 2023

 

                                                            Blogs of the Month 2023  

January:     MMA Mania     SB Nation     https://www.mmamania.com

February:     Busting Brackets     Fansided     https://bustingbrackets.com 

March:     Blogging the Bracket     SB Nation     https://www.bloggingthebracket.com 

April:     Call to the Pen     Fansided     https://calltothepen.com 

June:     The Winning Ponies Blog     Winning Ponies     https://blog.winningponies.com 

                                                                              Game Notes 

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

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2022" was posted on 1/7/2023.

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2021" was posted on 1/8/2022.

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

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2019" was posted on 1/3/2020.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2018" was posted on 1/5/2019.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2017" was posted on 4/15/2018.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2016" was posted on 12/3/2016.  

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Best of 2023

 

     I've decided to post a Top 10 list of the most viewed posts of 2023.  Top 10 lists are always changing, but posts about college baseball games, and college hockey games received lots of views.  A post about Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village, and information about Motor Muster 2023 also received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.   

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                                                                                     Best of 2023

10.  "Pittsburgh 5-1 UofM-D"  posted 1/22/2023

 

9.  "Bear Clan 10-7 Lah-De-Dahs"  posted 6/24/2023

8.  "OCFC On YouTube"  posted 6/25/2023

7.  "Indiana Tech 4-0 UofM-D"  posted 2/13/2023

6.  "Motor Muster 2023"  posted 6/23/2023 

 

5.  "LCFC 2-1 Stars"  posted 6/4/2023

  

4.  "Chiefs College Connections"  posted 2/12/2023  

                                                                                                                                               No Photos!

3.  "OCFC 2-1 South Bend"  posted 6/22/2023

  

2.  "UofM-D 4-0 Concordia"  posted 1/10/2023 

 

1.  "49ers College Connection"  posted 1/14/2023  

                                                                                                                                               No Photos! 

                                                                               Best of the Rest

-  "Pictures of 2022"  posted 1/12/2023  

  

-  "Golden Dog Bone"  posted 1/24/2023  

                                                                                                                                                No Photos!

-  "EMU 12-11 Toledo"  posted 4/30/2023  

-  "2023 Plymouth Ice Festival"  posted 2/7/2023 

 

-  "Ball State 2-1 EMU"  posted 3/31/2023

  

                                                                                 Game Notes

-  "Best of 2022" was posted on 1/6/2023. 

-  "Best of 2021" was posted on 1/10/2022.

-  "Best of 2020" was posted on 1/9/2021. 

-  "Best of 2019" was posted on 1/10/2020.  

-  "Best of 2018" was posted on 1/10/2019.

-  "Best of 2017" was posted on 1/20/2018.

-  "Best of 2016" was posted on 1/12/2017.

-  "Best of 2015" was posted on 1/14/2016.  

-  "Best of 2014" was posted on 1/30/2015.

-  "Best of 2013" was posted on 1/29/2014.  

-  "Best of 2012" was posted on 2/3/2013.

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Pics of the Month 2023

January:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a college hockey game in Dearborn.

 

February:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at the 2023 Plymouth Ice Festival.

March:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a college baseball game in Ypsilanti. 

April: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a college baseball game in Ypsilanti. 

May: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a Midwest Premier League game in Livonia.

June: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at Motor Muster 2023.

October: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a Detroit Red Wings preseason game.

November: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch.

December: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a USA NTDP game in Plymouth.

                                                                                    Game Notes 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Pic of the Month in 2015.

-  "Pics of the Month 2022" was posted on 1/4/2023.

-  "Pics of the Month 2021" was posted on 1/8/2022. 

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

-  "Pics of the Month 2019" was posted on 1/8/2020.

-  "Pics of the Month 2018" was posted on 1/6/2019.

-  "Pics of the Month 2017" was posted on 1/5/2018.

-  "Pics of the Month 2016" was posted on 1/6/2017.

-  "Pics of the Month 2015" was posted on 12/16/2015. 

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