Gohlke In Wisconsin

 

     Former Oakland University Guard Jack Gohlke is currently playing in the NBA G League for the Wisconsin Herd.  Gohlke played for Oakland University during the 2023-2024 season.  Jack Gohlke also played for Hillsdale College from 2019-2023.  Jack Gohlke was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

     Jack Gohlke is currently averaging 3.5 points per game, 1.7 rebounds per game, and 1.1 assists per game in 18 games played this season for the Wisconsin Herd.  The Herd are currently in 12th place in the NBA G League Eastern Conference standings with an overall record of 10-13.  The Wisconsin Herd are a minor league affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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-  Jack Gohlke is listed at 6'3, 215 lbs. 

-  Jack Gohlke wore #3 at Oakland University.  Gohlke also wore #3 at Hillsdale College.

-  Beno Udrih is the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Herd.  

-  Former Detroit Pistons Forward #4 Henry Ellenson currently plays for the Wisconsin Herd.

-  Former Detroit Pistons Guard #17 Stanley Umude currently plays for the Wisconsin Herd.

-  The Wisconsin Herd roster also includes Guard #11 James Akinjo, Forward #24 Jalen Lewis, Guard #25 Justin Moore, Forward #22 Pete Nance, Guard #13 Ryan Rollins, and Guard #12 Justise Winslow.

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

For more information about Oakland University athletics click on  https://goldengrizzlies.com 

For more information about Hillsdale College athletics click on  https://hillsdalechargers.com 

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Cruise News 2025

 

     The Motor City Cruise are currently in 9th place in the NBA G League Eastern Conference standings with an overall record of 12-10.  The Motor City Cruise play their home games at the Wayne State Fieldhouse located at 1290 W Warren Avenue, in Detroit, Michigan.  The Motor City Cruise are a minor league affiliate of the Detroit Pistons.

      Motor City Cruise Guard #24 Daniss Jenkins is currently averaging 18.3 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, and 5.6 assists per game.  Cruise Forward #35 Tolu Smith is currently averaging 17 points per game,12.6 rebounds per game, and 2.2 assists per game.  Cruise Guard #24 Ron Harper Jr. is currently averaging 15.5 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game.  Cruise #17 Forward Cameron Martin is currently averaging 9.4 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. 

     Motor City Cruise Forward #14 John Ukomadu is currently averaging 6.4 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, and 0.4 assists per game.  Cruise Forward #33 Malik Hall is currently averaging 5.2 points per game, 4.3 assists per game, and 0.9 assists per game.  Cruise Forward Myles Burns is currently averaging 4.8 points per game, 2.2 rebounds per game, and 0.6 assists per game.

     The Motor City Cruise are scheduled to play their next home game on Wednesday, March 12th against the Capital City Go-Go (TBA).  The Cruise are scheduled to host the Go-Go again on Friday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m.  The Motor City Cruise are scheduled to host the Cleveland Charge on Sunday, March 16th (TBA).

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-  Jamelle McMillan is the Head Coach of the Motor City Cruise.

-  Cruise Forward Malik Hall played college basketball at Michigan State University.

-  The Motor City Cruise roster also includes Guard #31 Dre'Shawn Allen, Guard #1 Trae Hannibal, Center #55 Reginald Kissoonlal, Forward #0 Sam Peek, Center #5 Tommy Rutherford, and Guard #3 Jordan Wright.

-  The Capital City Go-Go are currently in 1st place in the NBA G League Eastern Conference standings with an overall record of 14-7.  The Go-Go are a minor league affiliate of the Washington Wizards.

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

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

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Maton In Chicago

 

     Former Detroit Tigers Utility Player #0 Nick Maton recently signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.  Maton played for the Detroit Tigers (mostly at Third Base) in 2023.  The Philadelphia Phillies selected Nick Maton in the 7th round (203rd overall pick) of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft.  Nick Maton grew up in Chatham, Illinois. 

     Nick Maton spent much of the 2024 season in the minor league system with the Norfolk Tides.  Maton batted .258 with 16 home runs, and 57 RBI in 91 minor league games played last season.  The Norfolk Tides are the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.  Former Tigers Short Stop Niko Goodrum also played last season with the Norfolk Tides. 

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-  Nick Maton is currently 28 years old.

-  Nick Maton wore #9 for the Detroit Tigers.

-  Nick Maton is listed at 6'1, 178 lbs.

-  Nick Maton played in the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022.  The Houston Astros defeated the Phillies 4-2 in the best-of-seven game series. 

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Goodrum in San Diego

 

     Former Detroit Tigers Utility Player #0 Niko Goodrum recently signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.  Goodrum played (mostly at Shortstop) for the Detroit Tigers from 2018-2021.  The Minnesota Twins selected Niko Goodrum in the 2nd round (71st overall pick) of the 2010 Major League Draft.  Niko Goodrum is from Atlanta, Georgia. 

     Niko Goodrum spent much of the 2024 season in the minor league system with three different ball clubs.  Goodrum batted .284 with 7 homeruns, and 44 RBI in 60 minor league games played last season.  Niko Goodrum spent most of the 2024 season playing for the Norfolk Tides.  The Norfolk Tides are a Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.  

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-  Niko Goodrum is currently 33 years old.

-  Niko Goodrum wore #28 for the Detroit Tigers.

-  Niko Goodrum is listed at 6'2 220 lbs.

-  The Detroit Tigers signed #28 Javier Baez to play Shortstop in 2022.

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Pharaohs News

 

     The Pontiac Pharaohs are currently in 6th place in the 2024-2025 BSL (Basketball Super League) standings with an overall record of 8-12.  The Sudbury Five are currently in 1st place in the BSL standings with an overall record of 16-6.  The Windsor Express are currently in 2nd place in the BSL standings with an overall record of 13-6.  The KW (Kitchener Waterloo) Titans are currently in 3rd place in the BSL standings with an overall record of 13-7.  There are eight teams competing in the 2024-2025 BSL season.  

     The Pontiac Pharaohs current roster includes Guard #1 Lance Adams, Guard #11 Dwight Burton, Forward #3 Khalil Gracey, Forward #9 Jaire Grayer, Forward #7 Davon Haynes, Guard #4 Orlando Little, Guard #6 Tim Steward, Center #14 James Still, Forward #2 Jalen Sykes, and Forward #10 Trent Temple. Most of the players on the Pharaohs roster played college basketball in our local area.  Many of the players on the Pharaohs roster also played for Pontiac last season.

     Pontiac Pharaohs Forward #3 Khalil Gracey is currently averaging 21.3 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, and 4.3 assists per game.  Pharaohs Forward #9 Jaire Grayer is currently averaging 20.6 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, and 3.6 assists per game.  Pharaohs Forward #10 Trent Temple is currently averaging 13.9 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 1.9 assists per game.  

     Pontiac Pharaohs Guard #4 Orlando Little is currently averaging 11.8 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 1.2 assists per game.  Pharaohs Guard #1 Lance Adams is currently averaging 11.8 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game.  Pharaohs Guard #11 Dwight Burton is currently averaging 11.8 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, and 1.3 assists per game. 

     The Pontiac Pharaohs have released four players this season including Center Trey Adams, Guard Andre Johnson, Forward Deon Rice, and Guard James Towns II.  Guard James Towns II currently plays for the London Lightning.  Former Pharaohs Guard Mike Bruce currently plays for the Windsor Express.  Bruce played for the Pharaohs last season.

     The Pontiac Pharaohs play their home games at Pontiac High School located at 1051 Arlene Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan.  The Pharaohs are scheduled to host the Jamestown Jackals on Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m.  The Pharaohs are scheduled to host the London Lightning on Sunday, March 9th at 3:00 p.m.  The Pharaohs are scheduled to host the Glass City Wranglers on Saturday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m.  The Pharaohs are scheduled to host the KW (Kitchener Waterloo) Titans on Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m.     

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

-  Chris Jackson is the Team Market Owner of the Pontiac Pharaohs.  

-  The Pontiac Pharaohs competed in TBL (The Basketball League) last season. 

-  Some Pontiac Pharaohs games can be seen on the television channel beIn Sports Xtra.   

For more information about the Pontiac Pharaohs click on  https://pontiacpharaohs.com  

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AAPB On YouTube

 

     The American Association of Professional Baseball YouTube channel currently has 338 videos for fans of professional baseball.  Some of the videos on the YouTube channel include "2023 American Association All-Star Game", "2023 American Association Home Run Derby", and "Miles Wolff Cup Finals: Game #5".  There are also several videos of a show called "The Whip Around".  The American Association of Professional Baseball YouTube channel currently has 745 subscribers.

     The 2025 AAPB season will feature two divisions, and twelve teams.  The East Division includes the Chicago Dogs, the Cleburne Railroaders, the Gary Southshore Railcats, the Kane County Cougars, the Lake County Dockhounds, and the Milwaukee Milkmen.  The West Division includes the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, the Kansas City Monarchs, the Lincoln Saltdogs, the Sioux City Explorers, the Sioux Falls Canaries, and the Winnipeg Goldeyes.  

     Lake County Infielder #40 Ryan Hernandez lead the AAPB last season in home runs with 29.  Chicago Infielder #5 Jacob Teter had 28 home runs last season with a .349 batting average (league leader), and 95 RBI (league leader).  Some other players that had a good season last year include Kansas City Outfielder #4 Ross Adolph, Cleburne Infielder #13 Carter Aldrete, Cleburne Outfielder #3 Hill Alexander, Chicago Outfielder #36 Narciso Crook, Cleburne Catcher #11 Jaxx Groshans, Sioux City Infielder #24 John Nogowski, Cleburne Outfielder #21 Brian O'Grady, and Lake County Infielder #23 Curtis Terry.  

     Winnipeg Pitcher #16 Joey Matulovich lead the AAPB last season in strikeouts with 145.  Matulovich also had a 2.12 ERA (league leader), and a regular season record of 11-3.  Sioux Falls Pitcher #9 Ty Culbreth had the most wins in the AAPB last season with 12.  Some other Pitchers that had a good season last year include Winnipeg Pitcher #32 Landen Bourassa, Sioux Falls Pitcher #22 Tanner Brown, Kansas City Pitcher #19 Julian Garcia, Kane County Pitcher #32 Greg Mahle, Lincoln Pitcher #38 Foster Pace, Milwaukee Pitcher #35 Sebastian Rodriguez, and Cleburne Pitcher #38 Johnathon Tripp.  

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-  The AAPB played their inaugural season in 2006.  

-  The AAPB was founded by Miles Wolff.

-  Joshua Schaub is the Commissioner of the AAPB.

-  The AAPB joined YouTube in 2021.

-  The Kane County Cougars won the 2024 Miles Wolff Cup (AAPB Championship).  The Cougars defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes 3-0 in a best-of-five game series.

-  Opening Day this AAPB season is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, 2025 (2 games scheduled).

- The AAPB can also be seen on a television channel called Unbeaten. 

-  The AAPB is also on Facebook, Instagram, and on X (Twitter). 

For more info about the American Association of Professional Baseball click on  https://aabaseball.com

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USA 4-3 Dubuque

 

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     On Saturday, February 22nd, the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-3 in a shootout.  Team USA Forward #43 Mikey Berchild scored the game winning goal in the shootout.  Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Team USA plays their home games at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.

     The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 64 points, and an overall record of 31-14-0-2 (2 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 8th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 29 points, and an overall record of 13-26-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  

     USA NTDP Goaltender #1 Joey Slavick is from Westland, Michigan.  The Dubuque Fighting Saints currently have four players on their roster from the state of Michigan including Forward #13 Michael Barron (Canton), Goaltender #35 Liam Beerman (Marquette), Forward #20 Gavin Lock (Plymouth), and Forward #26 Lucas Van Vliet (Livonia).   

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The USA NTDP U-18 Team defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-3 in a shootout.

Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings.

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-  The USA NTDP U-18 Team also defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-3 on Friday, February 21st.

-  The USA NTDP U-17 Team is scheduled to host the Omaha Lancers this Friday night, and again on Saturday night.  Both games begin at 7:00 p.m.   

-  Greg Moore is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-18 Team.

-  Dubuque Fighting Saints Forward #26 Lucas Van Vliet was drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights.

-  Dubuque Fighting Saints Forward #25 Cole Spicer was drafted by the Boston Bruins.

-  Evan Dixon is the Head Coach of the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

-  The Fargo Force won the 2024 Clark Cup (USHL Championship).  The Force defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 3-1 in a best-of-five game series.

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

For more information about the Dubuque Fighting Saints click on  https://dubuquefightingsaints.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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Update: In-Depth Outdoors

 

     InDepthOutdoorsTV was a Mitten State Sports Report YouTube suggestion back in December of 2020, but the television show stopped producing content about two years ago.  The announcement came on the In-Depth Outdoors website, and on the final television episode back in February of 2023.  The InDepthOutdoorsTV YouTube channel and In-Depth Outdoors website are going to remain active for years to come according to In-Depth Outdoors founder James Holst.

     James Holst was the founder, host, and producer of In-Depth Outdoors for all seventeen seasons. Holst has worked as a marketing consultant for several companies in the outdoor industry.  P.J. Vick was a co-host on In-Depth Outdoors.  Vick currently owns and operates a fishing charter in Huron, Ohio called Great Lakes Angling.  

     Former IDO team member Marcus Quam currently owns Reel Therapy Guide Service located in Webster, South Dakota.  Former IDO team member Paul Delaney currently owns Late-Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service located in Door County, Wisconsin.  Former IDO team member Konner Kleist is a fishing guide in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.  Dave Koonce, Pat McSharry, and Cal Svihel are also former members of the IDO fishing team. 

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-  Andy Fiolka, Bryan Myers, Adam Rassmussen, Will Roseberg, and Justin Soffa are also former members of the IDO fishing team.

-  In-Depth Outdoors joined YouTube in 2007.

-  In-Depth Outdoors posted 501 videos on their YouTube channel InDepthOutdoorsTV..

-  The InDepthOutdoorsTV YouTube channel currently has over 96,000 subscribers.   

-  In-Depth Outdoors is also in Facebook, Instagram, and on X (Twitter).

For more information about In-Depth Outdoors click on  https://www.in-depthoutdoors.com 

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Best of January 2025

 

     The month of January featured 12 posts that were viewed by people all over the World.  A post about "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" received lots of views.  A post about USHL hockey in Plymouth was also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on. 

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                                                                           Best of January 2025

1.  "Hockey: Faster Than Ever"  posted 1/28/2025

2.  "Muskegon 8-1 USA"  posted 1/29/2025 

3.  "Best of 2024"  posted 1/27/2025

  

                                                                         Best of the Rest

-  "Best of November 2024"  posted 1/27/2025

-  "Pictures of 2024"  posted 1/31/2025

  

                                                                          Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at "Hockey: Faster Than Ever".

                                                                   Word or Words of the Month

                                                                        Pistons are improving

                                                                         YouTube of the Month

                                                 "YouTube Suggestions 2024"  posted 1/31/2025

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 9,000 views last month.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 89,000 views last year.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 599,983 views.

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Youngstown 6-5 USA

 

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     On Thursday, January 30th, the Youngstown Phantoms defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 6-5 in a shootout.  Phantoms Defenseman #13 Luke Osburn scored the game winning goal in the shootout. Luke Osburn is from Plymouth, Michigan.

     The USA NTDP, and the Youngstown Phantoms both compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Team USA plays their home games at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan. Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     The Youngstown Phantoms are currently in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 25-15-0-1 (1 shootout loss).  Team USA is currently in 8th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 25 points, and an overall record of 11-23-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  

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The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 6-5 in a shootout.

Phantoms Defenseman #13 Luke Osburn scored the game winning goal in the shootout.

Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

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

-  Ryan Ward is the Head Coach of the Youngstown Phantoms.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Youngtown 5-4 USA" on 11/30/2024.

-  The Muskegon Lumberjacks also compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

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

For more information about the Youngstown Phantoms click on  https://youngstownphantoms.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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Pictures of 2024

 

We checked out the Michigan Gamblers in January.

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

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

The Rockers also play their home games at Big Boy Arena in Fraser.

We saw a college hockey game in Dearborn.

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

We also checked out the USA NTDP U-17 Team.

The 42nd Annual Plymouth Ice Festival was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.

We posted about the closing of Northville Downs.

We saw USL League Two action in Royal Oak.

We went to see Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village.

Vintage Base Ball, or Historic Base Ball is played by the rules of 1867.

Motor Muster 2024 was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.

Motor Muster 2024 was powered by Hagerty.

                                                                                Game Notes 

-  "Pictures of 2023" was posted on 1/17/2024.

-  "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 1/31/2019.  

-  "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 - 2024

                                                                  YouTube Suggestions - 2024 

January:     "Official BKB On YouTube" posted 1/12/2024  

January:     "YouTube Suggestions - 2023" posted 1/16/2024

March:     "Woodward Sports On YouTube" posted 1/30/2024 

June:     "Bananas On YouTube" posted 6/29/2024 

July:     "Pickles On YouTube" posted 7/6/2024  

                                                                                    Game Notes 

-  "YouTube Suggestions - 2023" was posted on 1/16/2024.

-  "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 - 2024

 

                                                          Word or Words of the Month - 2024

January:     Lions in NFC Championship

February:     Red Wings riding 6 game winning streak.

April:     Red Wings miss Playoffs.

June:     Will the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal

July:     Tigers trade Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers. 

November:     Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith

                                                                               Game Notes

-  "Words of the Month - 2023" was posted on 1/16/2024.

-  "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 - 2024

                                                                Links of the Month - 2024 

January:     Fubo Sports Network     click on     https://www.fubosportsnetwork.com

February:     Tubi     click on     https://tubitv.com  

March:     Woodward Sports Network     click on     https://woodwardsports.com  

April:     Pluto TV     click on     https://www.pluto.tv  

June:     Savannah Bananas     click on     https://thesavannahbananas.com  

July:     Portland Pickles     click on     https://www.portlandpicklesbaseball.com

November:     Rochester Christian University     click on     https://rcuwarriors.com 

                                                                                Game Notes

-  "Links of the Month - 2023" was posted on 1/16/2024.  

-  "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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Pics of the Month 2024

 

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 a Motor City Rockers game.

April: The Pic of the Month was a photograph of old Northville Downs.

June: The Pic of the Month was a photograph of Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village.

July: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at Motor Muster 2024.

November: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a USHL hockey game in Plymouth.

                                                                                  Game Notes

-  "Pics of the Month 2023" was posted on 1/12/2024.

-  "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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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

 

Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of "Hockey: Faster Than Ever".

     "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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                                                                                   Game Notes

-  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.

For more information about The Henry Ford click on  https://www.thehenryford.org 

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