10 Writer Favorites

     I've decided to publish some of my favorite posts that were not listed in the top 50 most viewed.  Scroll down and check out ten chronologically ordered posts that were viewed by people all over the World.  Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Scroll down and vote in the Mitten State Sports Report's Random Bobblehead Tournament.      










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-  "Red Wings Game Photo Album"  posted 4/28/2012

-  "Mascot Hockey Game Photo Album"  posted 2/18/2013


 

-  "Red Wings Alumni vs Wild Wings"  posted 3/5/2013

-  "Rifle River Hidden Entrance!"  posted 7/29/2013

-  "Blue Sky Car Show"  posted 8/9/2013

-  "Old Car Festival"  posted 9/14/2014

-  "Bellator MMA 124"  posted 9/21/2014

-  "Mustangs 11 - Waza Flo 10 - OT"  posted 2/15/2015  

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

-  "Bucks 3 - Chill 2 - OT"  posted 7/31/2015

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-  The Wild Wings hockey team was made up of officials from the city of Westland.



-  Blue Sky Ice Cream and Hamburger is located in Romulus.



-  Bellator 124 took place at the venue formerly known as Compuware Arena.



-  The Old Car Festival takes place annually at Greenfield Village, in Dearborn.



-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold, and relocated to Flint in 2015.










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Bucks 3 - Chill 2 - OT

Last Friday, the Michigan Bucks defeated the Thunder Bay Chill 3-2 in overtime.

     Last Friday, the Michigan Bucks defeated the Thunder Bay Chill 3-2 (in overtime) at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac.  Both teams compete in the PDL (Premier Development League), and Friday's matchup was part of the 2015 Central Conference Championships.  Click on the links below for more information about the PDL, or the Ultimate Soccer Arenas. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com
     The Michigan Bucks finished the 2015 regular season with an overall record of 11-1-2.  David Goldsmith lead the Bucks in scoring this season with 10 goals, and Demir Muftari is the teams Head Coach.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Bucks.  Scroll down to check out exclusive photos from last Friday's PDL showdown.
     The Thunder Bay Chill finished the 2015 regular season with an overall record of 9-2-3.  The Chill are from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Giovanni Petraglia is their Head Coach, and the team was lead in scoring by Brandon Swartzendruber with 9 goals.  Click on the link below for more information about the Thunder Bay Chill.  

The Thunder Bay Chill finished the regular season with an overall record of 9-2-3.

The Michigan Bucks lost to K-W United FC 3-1 on Saturday night.  

For more information about the Michigan Bucks click on  http://www.buckssoccer.com



For more information about the Thunder Bay Chill click on  www.thunderbaychill.com



For more information about the Premier Development League click on  www.uslpdl.com



For more information about the Ultimate Soccer Arenas click on  www.ultimatesoccerarenas.com



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Buck To Dynamo!

Zach Steinberger (in white) was selected 8th overall in the MLS SuperDraft! Steinberger now plays for the Houston Dynamo!

     Zach Steinberger was selected with the 8th overall pick of the 2015 MLS (Major League Soccer) SuperDraft, and he will now play professional soccer for the Houston Dynamo!  Steinberger spent his college career as a four year starting Midfielder for the Butler Bulldogs.  Steinberger also played four seasons (as a Midfielder) for the Michigan Bucks, of the PDL (Premier Development League).
     As a Butler Bulldog, Steinberger recorded 14 goals, and accumulated 15 assists.  Steinberger was also named to three different All-Conference teams including the Horizon League, the Atlantic 10, and the Big East. Click on the link below for more information about Butler University athletics.
     In 2014, Zach Steinberger was a part of a Michigan Bucks team that won the PDL Championship. Steinberger was also named to the PDL All XI.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Bucks, or the Premier Development League.
     The Houston Dynamo currently have an overall record of 1-0.  Last Saturday, the Dynamo hosted, and defeated the Columbus Crew SC 1-0 in the opening game of the 2015 MLS regular season.  Click on the links below for more information about the Houston Dynamo, or Major League Soccer.
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Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Bucks. 

For more information about the Michigan Bucks click on  http://www.buckssoccer.com



For information about the Premier Development League click on  http://uslpdl.com



For more information about the Houston Dynamo click on  www.houstondynamo.com



For more information about Major League Soccer click on  www.mlssoccer.com



For more information about Butler University athletics click on  www.butlersports.com 



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Top 10 Most Viewed! 500th Post!

     The Mitten State Sports Report is celebrating it's 500th post of all time!  I've decide to post an updated version of the Top 10 most viewed posts.  Local wrestling, ARCA racing at Flat Rock Speedway, and my Top 10 lists have continued to earn the most views.  Scroll down to check out the Top 10 most viewed posts of all time!  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com














                                                        Top 10 Most Viewed Posts!















10.  "Pro Soccer in Saline"  posted 6/12/2013

9.  "College Softball: MU vs. AC"  posted 4/8/2014

8.  "St. Robert's Car Show!"  posted 8/16/2013

7.  "Back By Popular Demand"  posted  1/29/2013

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

5.  "Top 10 Dormant Mitten State Franchises"  posted 5/3/2013




                                                     
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4.  "Dog Tug of War"  posted 8/10/2013

3.  "Top 10 Dormant Local Radio Stations"  posted 2/15/2014





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2.  "Top 10 Most Viewed! 400th Post!"  posted 5/4/2014

                         

1.  "Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket!"  posted 6/28/2013

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Pictures of 2014

2014 began with the Plymouth Ice Festival! The temperature was too warm for the ice, but there was a wood carver on duty.

We watched college hockey games in February.  The Lawrence Tech University hockey team was featured.

In March, we visited the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor.  It has since been closed.  There is a location in Mount Clemens.

College baseball dominated the month of April.  Madonna University was featured.

We also checked out some college softball games.  The Henry Ford Community College softball team was featured.

We went to the ARCA races at Flat Rock Speedway during the summer!

The 2015 ARCA racing season will be here in no time.

We checked in on the Michigan Bucks soccer club.  The Bucks won the 2014 PDL Championship!

Even recreational sports leagues are on the Mitten State Sports Report. Check out the Michigan United Soccer League.

In August, we went to see the Tony Hawk Skate Tour.  

Tony Hawk, and the Birdhouse Crew performed skateboarding tricks in Farmington Hills.

The Mitten State Sports Report took in all of the sights at the 4th Annual Cruisin' Hines.

We saw unique cars at the St. Robert Bellarmine weekly Classic Car show.

We checked out all of the Classics at the Blue Sky weekly Classic Car show.

In September, we went to the Old Car Festival in Dearborn.

Some people dressed up for the Old Car Festival. and some folks even brought their old bicycles.  

Emanuel Newton (kneeling) defended his Light Heavyweight World Title at Bellator 124.

Liam McGeary won the Light Heavyweight Tournament.  The Bellator Girls held the check. 

In October, we went to the Henry Ford Museum.   Bill Elliot use to race this 1987 (Coors) Ford Thunderbird.

The Henry Ford Museum has something for everyone.

We celebrated goals with the Plymouth Whalers.

The Plymouth Whalers are playing in their final season at Compuware Arena.  The team is believed to be moving to Flint.

We witnessed a double overtime win at Schoolcraft College.   The Ocelots finished the 2014 season 17-3-1.

In November we went to Ann Arbor to watch some college football.  The Mitten State Sports Report found the end zone.

The Concordia University cheerleaders made the pyramid.  

We said goodbye to the Berkley Bruins.  The Bruins became the latest local sports team to become dormant.

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