Fighting Irish Dormant

 

Scroll down to relive the memories of the Detroit Fighting Irish.

     The Detroit Fighting Irish are dormant for the 2022-2023 hockey season, and perhaps for good.  The Fighting Irish previously competed in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  The Detroit Fighting Irish merged with the Motor City Hockey Club to form the Motor City Gamblers in 2022.   

     The Detroit Fighting Irish were founded in 2012 as Tennyson Chevrolet.  The team competed in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) from 2012-2015 before joining the USPHL for the 2015-2016 season.  The Fighting Irish played their home games at various venues including the Brownstown Sports Center (formerly known as The Ice Box), and Southgate Arena.  Scroll down to relive the memories of the Detroit Fighting Irish.  

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The Detroit Fighting Irish are dormant for the 2022-2023 season, and perhaps for good.

The Detroit Fighting Irish were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2014.

The Detroit Fighting Irish were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report twice in 2015.

The Detroit Fighting Irish were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2019.

A Detroit Fighting Irish practice was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2019.

The Detroit Fighting Irish were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2021.

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-  The Detroit Fighting Irish website is currently still active.

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish finished the 2021-2022 season in 4th place in the USPHL Midwest East Division standings with 47 points, and an overall record of 22-19-3 (3 overtime losses).  

-  Sam Shaheen was the Head Coach of the Detroit Fighting Irish in 2021-2022.  

-  Sam Shaheen is currently the Head Coach of the Motor City Gamblers.     

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Junior Hockey In Redford

On Saturday November 13th, the Detroit Fighting Irish defeated the Motor City Hockey Club 8-1.

     On Saturday, November 13th, the Detroit Fighting Irish (in black, and yellow) defeated the Motor City Hockey Club (in red, and white) 8-1 at Redford Ice Arena located at 12400 Beech Daly Road, in Redford.  Both teams compete against each other in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  The Fighting Irish also defeated the Motor City Hockey Club 9-3 on Friday night.  Scroll down to see an exclusive photograph of Saturday's USPHL game in Redford.  

     The Detroit Fighting Irish are currently in 5th place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 11 points and an overall record of 5-8-1 (1 overtime loss).  The Motor City Hockey Club is currently in 7th place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 6 points, and an overall record of 1-9-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shoot out loss).  

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

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-  The Detroit Fighting Irish were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 11/11/2019.  

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report twice in February of 2015.

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report several times in 2014. 

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish previously competed in the Midwest Junior Hockey League.  The Fighting Irish joined the USPHL in 2015.

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish play their home games at Southgate Arena.   

For more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish click on  https://www.detroitfightingirish.com

For more information about the Motor City Hockey Club click on  https://www.motorcityhc.com 

 

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Pictures Of 2019

MHSAA hockey was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in January.  Detroit Catholic Central defeated Trenton 1-0.

We attended a Detroit Waza Flo game in February.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

The USHL was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report several times in 2019.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

We attended a University of Michigan baseball game.  The Wolverines defeated the Manhattan College Jaspers 4-0.

Opening night at Flat Rock Speedway was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in May.

The USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) plays games at Jimmy John's Field, in Utica.

AFC Ann Arbor (in blue) vs. Grand Rapids FC (in white). 

California defeated Puerto Rico 8-3 to win the 2019 Junior League World Series.

Cruisin' Hines has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2013.

The 69th Annual Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford.

In September, the Concordia University football program held an intersquad game for their reserves.

College hockey games are featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.  GVSU defeated Schoolcraft College 6-1.

The Livonia City FC Reserves (in blue) played the Madonna University Men's soccer reserves (in white).  

The Detroit Fighting Irish compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).

We attended a Detroit Red Wings game in December.  The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.

Eastern Michigan University Men's basketball games were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in December.

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



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



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



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



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



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











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Best of November 2019

     The month of November featured 6 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Midwest.  USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) hockey in Southgate, and USHL (United States Hockey League) hockey in Plymouth received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.
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1.  "Junior Hockey In Southgate"  posted 11/11/2019

                 



















2.  "USA 4-2 Des Moines"  posted 11/17/2019

                         
























3.  "Women's College Hockey"  posted 11/10/2019

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The TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month is a photograph of USHL action in Plymouth.

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 132 posts in 2019.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 1,213 posts since 2012.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 255,069 views.



-  The profile of Tony Pertile has been viewed 30,259 times.











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Fighting Irish Practice

The Detroit Fighting Irish practice throughout the week at Southgate Arena.

     The Detroit Fighting Irish practice throughout the week at Southgate Arena located at 14700 Reaume Parkway Civic Cir, in Southgate.  On Thursday, November 21st, the Mitten State Sports Report attended one of these practices.  The Detroit Fighting Irish compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  
     The Detroit Fighting Irish are currently in 6th place in the USPHL Mid West East standings with 14 points, and an overall record of 7-13.  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish, or the USPHL.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to see an exclusive photograph of a Detroit Fighting Irish practice.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

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-  The Detroit Fighting Irish are currently riding a 3 game winning streak.



-  The Detroit Fighting Irish play their home games at Southgate Arena.



-  USPHL games can be seen on HockeyTV.  Games are not free to watch.



-  The USPHL is on Facebook, and Twitter.











For more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish click on  https://www.detroitfightingirish.com



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Junior Hockey In Southgate

On Sunday, November 10th, the Fort Wayne Spacemen defeated the Detroit Fighting Irish 11-3.

     On Sunday, November 10th, the Fort Wayne Spacemen defeated the Detroit Fighting Irish 11-3.  The Spacemen also defeated the Fighting Irish 8-4 on Saturday, November 9th.  Both teams compete against each other in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  This past weekends games were played at Southgate Arena located at 14700 Reaume Parkway Civic Cir, in Southgate.
     The Fort Wayne Spacemen are currently in 4th place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 14 points, and an overall record of 7-10.  The Detroit Fighting Irish are currently in 6th place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 8 points, and an overall record of 4-12.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPHL action in Southgate.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish, the Fort Wayne Spacemen, the USPHL, or Southgate Arena.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Both teams compete against each other in the Premier Division of the USPHL.

This past weekends games were played at Southgate Arena located at 14700 Reaume Parkway Civic Cir, in Southgate.

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-  The Southgate Anderson High School hockey team also plays their home games at Southgate Arena.



-  The Motor City Hockey Club also competes in the USPHL Mid West East Division.



-  The Chicago Cougars are currently in 1st place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 27 points, and an overall record of 13-4-1 (1 shootout loss).



-  The Detroit Fighting Irish are on Twitter.  











For more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish click on  https://www.detroitfightingirish.com



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



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



For more information about Southgate Arena click on  https://southgaterec.com



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North Stars Dormant

The Traverse City North Stars began as the Hartland Hounds back in 2012.

     The 2017-2018 USPHL (U.S. Premier Hockey League) season is taking place without the participation of the Traverse City North Stars.  The North Stars organization officially became dormant on July 4th, 2017.  The Traverse City North Stars began as the Hartland Hounds back in 2012.  The Hounds competed in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) for three seasons, and the team won all three Veteran's Memorial Cups. 
     The Hounds moved to Traverse City in 2013, and the MWJHL merged with the USPHL in 2015.  The Traverse City Hounds became the Traverse City North Stars in 2016.  The North Stars will continue to update their official website with news regarding former players.  Click on the links below for more information about the USPHL, or the Traverse City Hounds.
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-  The Detroit Fighting Irish are a former MWJHL team that now competes in the USPHL.



-  The Motor City Hawks are a former MWJHL team that now competes in the USPHL.



-  The Detroit Fighting Irish, and the Motor City Hawks compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL.



-  The Tri City Ice Hawks also compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL.  











For more information about the U.S. Premier Hockey League click on  www.usphl.com  



For more information about the Traverse City Hounds click on  www.tcnorthstars.com



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MWJHL Playoffs

The Michigan Ice Dogs have qualified for the 2015 MWJHL Playoffs!  All 7 MWJHL teams qualified for postseason play!

     The MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) Playoffs begin tonight, and all 7 MWJHL teams have qualified for the postseason.  The Traverse City Hounds have the #1 overall seed, and they have earned themselves a first round bye.  The remaining teams will be reseeded after the 1st round, and the Champion will claim the MWJHL Veteran's Memorial Cup.  The Traverse City Hounds are the two time defending MWJHL Champions! Click on the link below for more information about the Midwest Junior Hockey League!
    The #2 Motor City Monarchs will host the #7 Michigan Ice Dogs in a best of three game series.  All 3 games (if necessary) will be played at the Fraser Hockeyland located at 34400 Utica Road.  Game 1 is scheduled to begin tonight at 7:15 p.m.  Click on the links below for more information about the Motor City Monarchs, or the Michigan Ice Dogs.
     The #3 Decatur Blaze will host the #6 Soo Firehawks in a best of 3 game series.  All 3 games (if necessary) will be played at the Decatur Civic Center located at 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza.  Game 1 is scheduled to begin tonight at 10:00 p.m.  Click on the links below for more information about the Decatur Blaze, or the Soo Firehawks.
     The #4 Detroit Fighting Irish will host the #5 Alpena Flyers in a best of 3 game series.  All 3 games (if necessary) will be played at the Brownstown Sports Center (formerly known as the Ice Box) located at 21902 Telegraph Road.  Game 1 is scheduled to begin tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish, or the Alpena Flyers.
     Scroll down to check out exclusive photos of all 7 Midwest Junior Hockey League teams!  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!  Enter the Mitten State Sports Report's "So You Think You Can Write" contest.  Click on past months to access all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!

The Traverse City Hounds (in blue) have a 1st round bye in the 2015 MWJHL Playoffs.  

The #2 Motor City Monarchs (in white) will host the #7 Michigan Ice Dogs (in black) in a best of 3 game series.

The #3 Decatur Blaze (in white) will host the Soo Firehawks in a best of three game series.

The Detroit Fighting Irish (in blue) will host the Alpena Flyers (in orange, and white) in a best of 3 game series.

The Soo Firehawks will travel to Decatur.  Game 1 is scheduled for tonight at 10:00 p.m.  

Can the Motor City Monarchs win the MWJHL Veteran's Memorial Cup?  Leave a comment!

For more information about the Midwest Junior Hockey League click on  www.mwjhl.com



For more information about the Traverse City Hounds click on  www.tchounds.com



For more information about the Motor City Monarchs click on  www.mcmonarchs.com



For more information about the Decatur Blaze click on  www.decaturblaze.com



For info about the Detroit Fighting Irish click on  www.detroitfightingirish.pointstreaksites.com



For more information about the Alpena Flyers click on  www.alpenaflyers.com



For more information about the Soo Firehawks click on  www.firehawkjrhockeyclub.com



For more information about the Michigan Ice Dogs click on  www.michicedogs.net



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Best of February + Poll

Photo provided by Frank Jiovani.

     The month of February featured 18 posts that were highly viewed by people over the World!  An interview with ARCA race car driver Frank Jiovani received the most views, and information about Local Wrestling peaked the interest of many people.  Scroll down to check out the Top 3 most viewed posts from February! You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!














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1.  "Interview: Frank Jiovani"  posted 2/13/2015

Photo provided by Frank Jiovani.

2.  "Local Wrestling News + Shows!"  posted 2/21/2015

3.  "College Hockey: UofM-D vs. DU"  posted 2/3/2015

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"Detroit vs. Traverse City"  posted 2/26/2015

"Plymouth 6 - Sarnia 3"  posted  2/28/2015

                                                             Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is Frank Jiovani's #45 car!  Photo provided by Frank Jiovani!  

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                                                        February 2015 Poll Results












                           Will Ndamukong Suh be with the Detroit Lions next season?  









Yes                                                                                50%













No                                                                                 50%











                                                     

                                          But wait, there was another Poll Question...










                         Will Mike Babcock be with the Detroit Red Wings next season?









Yes                                                                                   50%













No                                                                                   50%  














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