10 Year Anniversary

This was the first picture ever posted on the Mitten State Sports Report back on April 9th, 2012.

     The Mitten State Sports Report published its first post on Monday, April 9th, 2012.  The photography, and the writing have both improved over the last ten years.  The Mitten State Sports Report hopes to keep getting better over the next ten years and beyond.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs that were posted on here in April, and in May of 2012.  Thank you for checking out the Mitten State Sports Report. 

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The Plymouth Whalers were regularly featured on the Mitten State Sports Report from 2012-2015.

This is a photograph of Joe Louis Arena that was posted on here in 2012.

The Mitten State Sports Report covered renovation projects to baseball diamonds in Ann Arbor.

"Opening Night At Flat Rock Speedway" was posted on May 8th, 2012.

Eastern Michigan University closed out the 2012 season at home against Bowling Green State University.

Coastal Carolina University visited Ray Fisher Stadium in May of 2012.

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

-  The Mitten State Sports Report also unveiled a Link of the Month in 2015.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report added a Blog of the Month in 2016. 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report began offering monthly YouTube Suggestions in 2020.  

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The Joe On NHL Network

     "The Joe: The Detroit Red Wings & Joe Louis Arena" is an incredible film that can be seen from time to time on the NHL Network.  The Joe features comments from several former Detroit Red Wings including Alex Delvecchio, Sergei Fedorov, Gordie Howe, Nicklas Lidstrom, Ted Lindsay, Brendan Shanahan, and Henrik Zetterberg.  The Joe also includes comments from current Red Wings Head Coach Jeff Blashill, Defenseman Danny DeKeyser, and General Manager Steve Yzerman.  Ken Daniels (TV play-by-play), Ken Kal (radio play-by-play), and Mickey Redmond (TV color commentator) are also featured in The Joe. 

     The Joe covers many topics throughout the hour and eleven-minute-long film including the construction of Joe Louis Arena, the "Dead Wings" era, the purchase of the franchise by Mike Ilitch, the draft pick of Steve Yzerman, the hiring of Scotty Bowman, "The Russian Five", the limousine accident, the rivalry with the Colorado Avalanche, and the teams that hoisted the Stanley Cup.  The Joe can also be seen on the NHL YouTube channel.  

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-  "The Joe: The Detroit Red Wings & Joe Louis Arena" was written and directed by Evan Neel.  

-  "The Joe: The Detroit Red Wings & Joe Louis Arena" was narrated by David Kaye.  

-  Former Detroit Red Wings Chris Chelios, Kris Draper, Brett Hull, Joey Kocur, Niklas Kronwall, Igor Larionov, and Darren McCarty were also featured in The Joe.  

-  Former NHL legend Wayne Gretzky "The Great One" was also featured in The Joe.

-  Joe Louis Arena opened in 1979.  

-  Joe Louis Arena closed in 2017.

-  The demolition of Joe Louis Arena was completed in 2020. 

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The New WWE.com

     WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) recently made significant changes to www.wwe.com  The new, and improved website features more news, and information about everything going on in the WWE Universe.  The official website now features way more video clips, interviews, and backstage photos.  Click on the link below for more information about World Wrestling Entertainment.
     Monday Night Raw takes over Joe Louis Arena on Monday, July 11th.  See the stars of WWE like Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens, and Roman Reigns.  Bell time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.  Joe Louis Arena is located at 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, in Detroit.    
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For more information about World Wrestling Entertainment click on  www.wwe.com



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Pics of 2012

In 2012, we sat high above Joe Louis Arena!

Todd Bertuzzi scored the game winning goal in the shootout.  The Red Wings beat the Los Angeles Kings.

We saw ARCA racing at Flat Rock Speedway!

Flat Rock Speedway is located at 14041 Telegraph Road, in Flat Rock.

We watched College Baseball at Ray Fisher Stadium.  

Ray Fisher Stadium is the home of the University of Michigan baseball team.

We attended Senior Night at Oestrike Stadium.  Oestrike Stadium is the home of the EMU baseball team!

We watched Pro Wrestling in Allen Park.

We watched Pro Wrestling in Taylor.

Click on 2012 to relive all of the memories.

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Red Wings Game: Jason Pertile

Jason Pertile is my cousin.  He recently went to see the Red Wings.  Here are his photos.

The Detroit Red Wings are currently battling the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st Round of the NHL Playoffs!

Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Red Wings, or the NHL.  

For more information about the Detroit Red Wings click on  redwings.nhl.com



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WWE Holiday Show!

The Mitten State Sports Report is your source for information about local wrestling! 

                                                         Upcoming Wrestling Shows:






-  WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) returns to Joe Louis Arena this Saturday, December 28th for their "WWE Live Holiday Tour".  Stars like CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and Randy Orton are all scheduled to appear, and ticket prices range from $23.00, $33.00, $48.00, $68.00, to $98.00.  Bell time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.  For more information about the WWE click on  http://www.wwe.com







-  XICW (Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling) returns to the Imperial in Clinton Township on Saturday, January 18th for XICW 173 Best in Detroit III.  Some of the matches that have already been booked include Rhino vs. Sabu, Jimmy Jacobs vs. T.D. (Tadarius Thomas), and D.B.A. vs Tracey Smothers.  The Imperial is located at 34701 Groesbeck Highway, in Clinton Township.  Bell time is scheduled for 7:30.  For more information about the XICW click on  http://www.xicwdetroit.com 







-  BWCW (Blue Water Championship Wrestling) returns to Richmond High School on Sunday, February 9th.  See all of the stars of the BWCW like Josh Abercrombie, Xavier Justice, and Nick Xero.  Richmond High School is located at 35320 Division Road, in Richmond.  Blue Water Championship Wrestling is based in Port Huron.   For more information about BWCW click on  http://www.bwcwstars.com








                   


                       Here are some links to some other local, and national wrestling promotions!








TNA (Impact Wrestling)  click on  http://www.impactwrestling.com



ROH (Ring of Honor)  click on  http://www.rohwrestling.com



Clash Wrestling  click on  http://clashwrestling.com



TWA (Takedown Wrestling Alliance) click on  takedownwrestling.weebly.com



MCWA (Michigan Championship Wrestling Association)  click on  www.mcwaonline.com








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Best Of 2012

     I decided to post a "Best Of 2012" list before we get to far into the new year. "Opening Night At Flat Rock Speedway" received the most views, and "Hockeytown May Turn Predators Into Prey" finished in the number two slot.  The third most viewed post of 2012 was "Pro Wrestling In Allen Park".  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.










                                                                      Best of 2012












1.  "Opening Night At Flat Rock Speedway"  posted 5/8/2012

2. "Hockeytown May Turn Predators Into Prey"  posted 4/14/2012

      






















3. "Pro Wrestling In Allen Park"  posted 4/17/2012

          



                  
                                                                                                                               













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Red Wings Game Photo Album

 

The Pertile family recently went to the Detroit Red Wings game.  Here are some photos!

                         

The Red Wings battled the Los Angeles Kings!

 
                                    

Faceoff!

                          

A birds eye view of the action!

  

                                            

Lets make a line change!

  

                             

Jack (left) and Tony (right) Pertile stand high above the Joe!

Having a suite time at the game!

                                                

                          

Todd Bertuzzi scored the game winning goal during the shootout!

               








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Hockeytown May Turn Predators Into Prey!

   

    The Red Wings were successful on the road last night in Nashville, and have evened up their first round playoff series 1-1 against the Predators.  The Red Wings now look to put a stranglehold on the series as they return home for the next two games.  Earlier this season, the Red Wings won 23 straight games at Joe Louis Arena.
    In game 1 of the series, Todd Bertuzzi wasted little time avenging the attack of Henrik Zetterberg (by Shea Weber).  Bertuzzi's willingness to scrap with Weber set the tone early, and the Red Wings scored two first period goals, which contributed to a 3-2 victory!  The Red Wings will need to play with that same intensity for the rest of the Postseason!  Weber's dirty play, in addition to the fact that there was no suspension issued, has fueled bitter feelings towards the Predators, and may continue to motivate Detroit throughout the rest of the series.  The Red Wings will miss Darren Helm for the rest of the Playoffs because of an injury suffered back in game one of the series.







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