Muskegon 8-1 USA

On Saturday, January 25th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 8-1.

     On Saturday, January 25th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 8-1.  Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Saturday's game was played at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 50 points, and an overall record of 22-10-2-4 (2 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 7th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 24 points, and an overall record of 11-22-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).  

     Muskegon Lumberjacks Forward #23 Ethan Drabicki is from Livonia, Michigan.  Team USA Defenseman #41 Tyler Martyniuk is from Washington Township, Michigan.  Team USA also fields a U-18 Team that also competes against USHL teams.  

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Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).

    

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-  Nick Fohr is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-17 Team.

-  Parker Burgess is the Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks. 

-  The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 53 points, and an overall record of 26-10-0-1 (0 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss). 

-  The Lincoln Stars are currently in 1st place in the USHL Western Conference standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 25-11-1-0 (1 overtime loss, and 0 shootout losses). 

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

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

For USHL stats, and standings click on  https://ushl.com 

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

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Hockey: Faster Than Ever

 

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     "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" is a traveling exhibit that was featured at the Henry Ford Museum from October of 2024 through January 5th, 2025.  The exhibit featured helmets, jerseys, sticks, and several interactive displays.  There was also a lot of Detroit Red Wings memorabilia on display throughout the exhibit.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of "Hockey: Faster Than Ever".  

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"Hockey: Faster Than Ever" is a traveling exhibit that was recently featured at the Henry Ford Museum.

The exhibit featured historical helmets, jerseys, and sticks.

There were also several interactive displays.

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-  The Henry Ford is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, in Dearborn, Michigan.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has covered several events at The Henry Ford including Motor Muster, and Vintage Base Ball.

-  Henry Ford Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

-  Greenfield Village opens to the public on Saturday, April 12th, 2025.

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Best of 2024

 

     I've decided to post a Top 10 list of the most viewed posts of 2024.  Top 10 lists are always changing, but posts about baseball games, hockey games, and soccer games received lots of views.  A post about Motor Muster 2024 was also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                         Best of 2024

10.  "USA 5-3 Youngstown"  posted 2/4/2024

  

9.  "Bakich At Clemson"  posted 6/2/2024 

                                                                                                                                No Photos! 

8.  "Lah-De-Dahs 20-17 Mt. Clemens"  posted 6/29/2024

  

7.  "Rockers 3-1 Black Bears"  posted 2/13/2024

6.  "Best of January 2024"  posted 2/12/2024

 

 

5.  "Gamblers 2-1 MJDP"  posted 1/26/2024

  

4.  "Motor Muster 2024"  posted 7/4/2024  

3.  "AFC Ann Arbor 1-0 OCFC"  posted 6/29/2024

  

2.  "Best of June 2024"  posted 7/7/2024  

1.  "UofM-D 9-1 Rochester"  posted 1/29/2024

  

                                                                            Best of the Rest

-  "Pontiac Pharaohs News"  posted 1/21/2024

                                                                                                                                        No Photos!  

-  "Pictures of 2023"  posted 1/17/2024 

 

-  "Hauser In Ontario"  posted 1/22/2024  

                                                                                                                             No Photos!

-  "Boyd In Cleveland"  posted 7/5/2024  

                                                                                                                            No Photos!

-  "Lah-De-Dahs 20-15 Early Risers"  posted 6/30/2024

  

                                                                                Game Notes

-  "Best of 2023"  was posted on 1/15/2024. 

-  "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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Best of November 2024

 

     The month of November featured 5 posts that were viewed by people all around the Globe.  A post about the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) received lots of views.  A post about the EMU (Eastern Michigan University) Men's hockey team was also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.

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                                                                       Best of November 2024

1.  "Best of July 2024"  posted 11/30/2024

2.  "Youngstown 5-4 USA"  posted 11/30/2024

  

3.  "EMU Men's Hockey Dormant"  posted 11/30/2024 

 

                                                                             

                                                                            Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at a USA NTDP hockey game in Plymouth. 

 

                                                                         Link of the Month 

  For more information about Rochester Christian University athletics click on  https://rcuwarriors.com

                                                                Word or Words of the Month 

                                                             Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith 

                                                                             Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted 51 posts in 2024.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 89,000 views in 2024.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 587,690 views. 

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Prowlers 7-3 Rockers

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     On Tuesday, December 31st, the Port Huron Prowlers defeated the Motor City Rockers 7-3.  Both teams compete in the Empire Division of the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League).  The Motor City Rockers play their home games at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of professional hockey in Fraser. 

     The Port Huron Prowlers are currently in 2nd place in the FPHL Empire Division standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 17-12-4 (4 overtime losses).  The Motor City Rockers are currently in 5th place in the FPHL Empire Division standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 12-17-2 (2 overtime losses).  There are seven teams competing in the FPHL Empire Division, and seven teams competing in the FPHL Continental Division. 

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On Tuesday, December 31st, the Port Huron Prowlers defeated the Motor City Rockers 7-3.

Both teams compete in the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League).

The Port Huron Prowlers are currently in 2nd place in the FPHL Empire Division standings.

The Motor City Rockers are currently in 5th place in the FPHL Empire Division standings.

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                                                                                   Game Notes

-  The FPHL was formerly known as the FHL (Federal Hockey League).  The change was made after the 2017-2018 season.

-  The Port Huron Prowlers won the 2016 Commissioner's Cup.

-  The Binghamton Black Bears won the 2024 Commissioner's Cup.

-  On Friday, January 24th, the Motor City Rockers announced that the team is under new ownership. 

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

For more information about the Port Huron Prowlers click on  https://www.phprowlers.com 

For FPHL stats, and standings click on  https://www.federalhockey.com  

For more information about Big Boy Arena click on  https://www.bigboyarena.com  

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Spacemen 6-1 Gamblers

 

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     On Friday, December 13th, the Fort Wayne Spacemen defeated the Motor City Gamblers 6-1.  Both teams compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  The Gamblers play their home games at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPHL action.

     The Fort Wayne Spacemen are currently in 1st place in the USPHL Midwest Division standings with 49 points, and an overall record of 23-8-2-1 (2 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The Motor City Gamblers are currently in 6th place in the USPHL Midwest Division standings with 15 points, and an overall record of 7-26-0-1 (1 shootout loss).  

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On Friday, December 13th, the Fort Wayne Spacemen defeated the Motor City Gamblers 6-1.

Both teams compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL.

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

The Fort Wayne Spacemen are currently in 1st place in the USPHL Midwest Division standings.

The Motor City Gamblers are currently in 6th place in the USPHL Midwest Division standings. 

 

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                                                                           Game Notes

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

-  Carter Bednarz is an Assistant Coach for the Motor City Gamblers.

-  James Ryerse is an Assistant Coach for the Motor City Gamblers. 

-  Kaleigh Schrock is the Head Coach of the Fort Wayne Spacemen.

-  The Fort Wayne Spacemen have players from Belarus, Canada, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United States.  

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

For more information about the Fort Wayne Spacemen click on  https://www.fwspacemen.com 

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

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Hat Tricks 3-2 Rockers

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     On Saturday, December 7th, the Danbury Hat Tricks defeated the Motor City Rockers 3-2.  Both teams compete in the Empire Division of the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League).  The Motor City Rockers play their home games at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of professional hockey in Fraser. 

     The Danbury Hat Tricks are currently in 4th place in the FPHL Empire Division standings with 43 points, and an overall record of 13-10-6 (6 overtime losses).  The Motor City Rockers are currently in 5th place in the FPHL Empire Division standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 12-16-2 (2 overtime losses).  There are seven teams competing in the FPHL Empire Division, and seven teams competing in the FPHL Continental Division. 

     On Friday, January 24th, the Motor City Rockers announced that Ken Andrews is the new owner of the team. The Rockers stated that Nick Field will oversee all player transactions, and roster management.  The Rockers also made note that there will be no changes to the team's branding, colors, or logos.  The full press release can be seen on the FPHL website.

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On Saturday, December 7th, the Danbury Hat Tricks defeated the Motor City Rockers 3-2.

Both teams compete in the Empire Division of the FPHL.

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

The Danbury Hat Tricks are currently in 4th place in the FPHL Empire Division standings.

The Motor City Rockers are currently in 5th place in the FPHL Empire Division standings.

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                                                                                   Game Notes 

-  The Binghamton Black Bears won the 2024 Commissioner's Cup (FPHL Championship).

-  The Binghamton Black Bears are currently in 1st place in the FPHL Empire Division with 77 points, and an overall record of 27-4-1 (1 overtime loss).

-  The Carolina Thunderbirds are currently in 1st place in the FPHL Continental Division with 58 points, and an overall record of 19-7-3 (overtime loss).  

-  The Motor City Rockers host the Monroe Moccasins (Louisiana) next Friday at 7:35 p.m.

-  The Motor City Rockers host the Monroe Moccasins next Saturday at 7:05 p.m.

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

For more information about the Danbury Hat Tricks click on  https://www.danburyhattricks.com  

For FPHL stats, and standings click on  https://www.federalhockey.com 

For more information about Big Boy Arena click on  https://www.bigboyarena.com  

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