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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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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Click on the link below for more information about The Henry Ford.

                                                                                   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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Best of February 2024

 

     The month of February featured 10 posts that were viewed by people all over the World.  Posts about local hockey games received lots of views.  A post about former Detroit Pistons Forward Stanley Johnson was also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on. 

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                                                                 Best of February + March 2024

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

 

2.  "Stanley Johnson In Stockton"  posted 2/6/2024  

                                                                                                                                               No Photos!

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

                                                             

                                                                        Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at a Motor City Rockers game.

                                                                     Link of the Month

                             For more information about Tubi click on  https://tubitv.com 

                                                   Word or Words of the Month - February

                                                   Red Wings riding 6 game winning streak.

                                                     Word or Words of the Month - March

                                                     Red Wings riding 7 game losing streak.

                                                                  YouTube of the Month 

                                         "Woodward Sports On YouTube"  posted 3/30/2024 

                                                                         Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 15,000 views last month.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 150,000 views in 2023.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 530,984 views. 

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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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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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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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Best of October 2023

 

     The month of October featured 5 posts that were viewed by people throughout the World.  Posts about the Detroit Red Wings, and Oakland County FC received lots of views.  Posts about Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village were also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                          Best of October 2023

1.  "OCFC 4-3 Kalamazoo FC"  posted 10/1/2023

2.  "Red Wings 5-2 Capitals"  posted 10/3/2023

3.  "Lah-De-Dahs 21-8 Volunteers"  posted 10/1/2023

  

                                                                               Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at a Detroit Red Wings game.

                                                                          Link of the Month

            For more information about Kalamazoo FC click on  https://www.kalamazoofc.com

                                                                Word or Words of the Month

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

                                                                               Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already posted 80 posts this year.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received more than 140,000 views so far this year.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 488,110 views.

Red Wings 5-2 Capitals

 

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     On Saturday, September 30th, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 in a preseason matchup at Little Caesars Arena.  Red Wings Center #71 Dylan Larkin scored two goals against the Capitals.  The Red Wings currently have an overall preseason record of 3-1 after earning a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night in downtown Detroit.  Detroit will open up the 2023-2024 season on the road against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, October 12th.  The Red Wings home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Saturday's hockey game in downtown Detroit.  Click on the link below for more information about the NHL (National Hockey League).  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material. 

On Saturday, September 30th, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.

The preseason game was played at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit.

Red Wings Center #71 Dylan Larkin scored 2 goals on Saturday night.

The Red Wings currently have an overall preseason record of 3-1.

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                                                                                     Game Notes 

-  Red Wings Center #21 Austin Czarnik scored the first goal of the game on Saturday night.

-  Red Wings Left Winger #74 Cross Hanas accumulated 1 goal, and 1 assist against the Capitals on Saturday night.

-  The Red Wings are scheduled to play on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight beginning at 8:30 p.m.

-  The Red Wings are scheduled to play on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

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Newsy Lalonde

 

     Derek Lalonde is currently in his first year as Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings.  His nickname "Newsy" comes from former NHL (National Hockey League) star Newsy Lalonde.  Newsy played for the Montreal Canadians from 1917-1922, and then for the New York Americans from 1926-1927.  Newsy Lalonde was also a professional lacrosse player.  Newsy Lalonde's real name is Edouard Cyrille Lalonde.  He got the nickname "Newsy" after working for various newspapers as a youngster.  Newsy Lalonde was born in Cornwall, Ontario.

     Derek Lalonde got his first head coaching job in the USHL (United States Hockey League) for the Green Bay Gamblers from 2011-2014.  Lalonde was also a Head Coach in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) for the Toledo Walleye from 2014-2016.  Derek Lalonde then went on to be a Head Coach in the AHL (American Hockey League) for the Iowa Wild from 2016-2018.  Lalonde served as an Assistant Coach in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2018-2022 before coming to Detroit.  Derek Lalonde is from Brasher Falls, New York. 

     The Detroit Red Wings are currently in 12th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 64 points, and an overall record of 28-24-8 (8 overtime or shootout losses).  Detroit is scheduled to play their next game tomorrow night (at 7:00 p.m.) at home against the Seattle Kraken.  The Red Wings are currently riding a three-game losing streak.

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                                                                                       Game Notes

-  Newsy Lalonde was a Forward.

-  Newsy Lalonde was listed at 5'9, 168 lbs.

-  Derek Lalonde was a Goaltender at SUNY (The State University of New York) Cortland.

-  The Pittsburgh Penquins are currently in 8th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 69 points, and an overall record of 30-21-9 (9 overtime or shootout losses).

For more information about the Detroit Red Wings click on  https://www.nhl.com/redwings  

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Ian White With Rockers

 

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

     #77 Ian White is currently playing Defenseman in the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League) for the Motor City Rockers.  Ian White played for the Detroit Red Wings for two seasons from 2011-2013.  White also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Calgary Flames, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the San Jose Sharks.  The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Ian White in the 6th round (191st overall pick) of the 2002 NHL (National Hockey League) Draft.  Ian White was born in Manitoba, Canada. 

     The Motor City Rockers are currently in 3rd place in the FPHL Continental Division standings with 40 points, and an overall record of 13-6-3 (3 overtime losses).  The Rockers are on the road tonight (at 7:05 p.m.) to take on the Port Huron Prowlers.  The Motor City Rockers are scheduled to host the Port Huron Prowlers tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.  The Motor City Rockers play their home games at Big Boy Arena located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser, Michigan.  

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                                                                                           Game Notes  

-  Ian White is listed at 5'10, 190 lbs.  

-  Ian White wore #18 for the Detroit Red Wings.  

-  Ian White played 102 games with the Detroit Red Wings.  

-  Ian White is 38 years old.  

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

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

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