Wild Dormant - 2016-2017

The Michigan Wild will not operate during the 2016-2017 season.

     The Michigan Wild are dormant for the 2016-2017 season.  The Wild competed in the USPHL (U.S. Premier Hockey League) during the 2015-2016 season, and finished with an overall record of 3-45.  The Wild played their home games at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena located at 35500 E. 8 Mile Road.  The Michigan Wild were previously known as the Michigan Ice Dogs.  The Ice Dogs competed in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) for three seasons before the league merged with the USPHL in 2015.  Many of the former MWJHL teams now compete in the USPHL.  Click on the links below for more information about the Michigan Wild, or the USPHL.
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The Michigan Wild were previously known as the Michigan Ice Dogs.

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-  Jeff Price is the current owner of the Michigan Wild.



-  The Wild hired John O'Leary as the Head Coach prior to becoming defunct for 2016-2017.



-  John O'Leary is the 10th Head Coach in Michigan Wild franchise history.



-  The Michigan Wild were also once known as the Royal Oak Royals, and the Wayne Wheels.



-  Marc Rotondo played for the Ice Dogs, and now plays for Davenport University.



-  Chris Boyd played for the Ice Dogs, and now plays for Indiana Tech.










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Pictures of 2015

We said goodbye to the Plymouth Whalers in 2015!

Many of the former Whalers now play for the Flint Firebirds.

We saw the Detroit Waza Flo in February!  The Waza Flo are now playing their home games in Flint.   

We checked out the Michigan Ice Dogs in March.  The Ice Dogs are now known as the Michigan Wild.

Jason Pertile sent us photographs from the Detroit Red Wings game in April!

In June, we went to the weekly Classic Car Show at Bakers of Milford.

We watched Frank Jiovani win at Flat Rock in July!

We sat next to the Thunder Bay Chill when they visited the Michigan Bucks!

We hopped on the bus at the Blue Sky Ice Cream and Hamburger.

The weather was perfect at the 5th Annual Cruisin' Hines.

We enjoyed walking around the track at Flat Rock Speedway!

During the Summer, Flat Rock Speedway is the place to be on a Saturday night.

We were on the sidelines for some college football in October!

The University of Michigan Flint Kodiaks compete in the NCFA (National Club Football Association).

Concordia University is a NAIA program.  The Cardinals compete in the MSFA (Mid-States Football Association).

We watched college hockey in November.  Illinois State University defeated Eastern Michigan University.

We checked out the USA NTDP.  Team USA competes in the USHL.

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Pics of the Months 2015

January:  The Pic of the Month came from the Plymouth Whalers vs. North Bay game.  The Plymouth Whalers are dormant.

February:  The Pic of the Month was of Frank Jiovani's #45 car.  Photo provided by Frank Jiovani.

March:  The Pic of the Month came from the Ice Dogs vs. Monarchs game.  The Ice Dogs are now known as the Wild.  

April:  The Pic of the Month was from the Detroit Red Wings game.  Photo provided by Jason Pertile.

June:  The Pic of the Month came from the weekly Classic Car Show at Bakers in Milford.  

July:  The Pic of the Month was of John Lambert and the #4 car.

August:  The Pic of the Month was of Robbie Loving and the #16 car.

September:  The Pic of the Month is from the weekly Classic Car Show in Farmington.

October:  The Pic of the Month is a photograph of the Wilson Barn in Livonia.

November:  The Pic of the Month is a photograph of Parker Mill Park.

                                             

December:  The Pic of the Month is a photograph of the USA NTDP.

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Ice Dogs Are Wild!

The Michigan Ice Dogs (in white) will now be known as the Michigan Wild!  The MWJHL has merged with the USPHL. 

     The Michigan Ice Dogs will now be known as the Michigan Wild for the 2015-2016 season.  The Ice Dogs have played the past three seasons in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League), but the MWJHL has merged with the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) to form a new Midwest Division.  The MWJHL only featured 7 teams during the 2014-2015 season, but the new USPHL Midwest Division will include 18 teams. The Wild will compete in the Eastern Conference with former MWJHL foes like the Alpena Flyers, and the Detroit Fighting Irish, but new opponents such as the Indiana Attack, and the Kalkaska Rhinos will now appear on the Michigan Wild schedule.  Click on the links below for more information about the Michigan Wild, or the USPHL.  
     The Motor City Monarchs played last season in the MWJHL, and they will now be known as the Motor City Hawks.  The Hawks will join the Michigan Wild in the Eastern Conference of the USPHL.  The Hawks will continue their rivalry with the Traverse City Hounds, but the Hawks will now face new opponents like the Tri-City Ice Hawks, and the Marquette Royales.  Click on the link below for more information about the Motor City Hawks.
     The Soo Firehawks have played the past three seasons in the MWJHL, but the Firehawks are calling it quits.  The team has ceased operations, and owners Doug, and Paula Goudreau have issued a statement on the Soo Firehawks website.  Click on the link below for more information about the Soo Firehawks.
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The Soo Firehawks (in white) have ceased operations.  

  

The Motor City Monarchs (in white) will now be known as the Motor City Hawks.  

 

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For more information about the USPHL click on  www.usphl.com 



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



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



To read the statement put out by the Soo Firehawks click on  www.firehawkjrhockeyclub.com 



To check out old MWJHL stats click on  www.mwjhl.com 



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Best of March + Poll

     The month of March featured 17 posts that were viewed by people all over the World.  "Ice Dogs vs. Monarchs" received the most views, and "College Baseball Photo Album" was also highly viewed.  Scroll down to check out the Top 3 most viewed posts of March.  You can always leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!













                                                                     Best of March












1.  "Ice Dogs vs. Monarchs"  posted 3/9/2015

2.  "College Baseball Photo Album"  posted 3/10/2015

3.  "College Softball: LU vs. AC"  posted 3/23/2015

                                                               Best of the Rest!














"College Baseball: MU vs. MC"   posted 3/24/2015

"MWJHL Playoffs"  posted 3/13/2015

                                                                  Pic of the Month!

The Pic of the Month is from the Ice Dogs vs. Monarchs game!

                                                                    Link of the Month!













        Follow the Midwest Junior Hockey League during the off-season.  Click on  www.mwjhl.com
















                                                              March 2015 Poll Results











                                     Who will win the Mayweather Jr. vs. Pacquiao fight?










Floyd Mayweather Jr.                                                                      100%









Manny Pacquiao                                                                                 0%













                                          But wait, there was another Poll Question...











                              Who will win the NCAA men's basketball Championship?











Kentucky Wildcats                                                                                   50%











The Field                                                                                                  50%














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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.
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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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Ice Dogs vs. Monarchs

On Saturday, the Motor City Monarchs defeated the Michigan Ice Dogs (in white) 4-1.

     On Saturday, the Motor City Monarchs defeated the Michigan Ice Dog 4-1 at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena. Both teams compete in the MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League), and Saturday's game marked the final regular season game for both clubs.  The 2014-2015 MWJHL Playoffs begin this weekend, and all 7 teams have qualified for the postseason.  The Motor City Monarchs will host the Michigan Ice Dogs in a best of three game series, and the Monarchs will have the home ice advantage for the entire series.  Game 1 is scheduled for Friday March 13th, puck drops at 7:15 p.m.
     The Motor City Monarchs finished the 2014-2015 regular season in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings with 66 points, and an overall record of 33-13.  The Monarchs play all of their home games at the Fraser Hockeyland located at 34400 Utica Road.  Click on the link below for more information about the Motor City Monarchs.
     The Michigan Ice Dogs finished the 2014-2015 regular season in 7th place in the MWJHL standings with 33 points, and an overall record of 15-31 (3 shootout losses).  The Ice Dogs play all of their home games at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena located at 35500 W. 8 Mile Road.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Ice Dogs, or the Midwest Junior Hockey League.
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On Saturday, the Michigan Ice Dogs (in white) hosted the Motor City Monarchs (in maroon).

Both teams compete in the Midwest Junior Hockey League.  Both teams have qualified for the 2014-2015 Playoffs.

Games can become physical when rivals get together on the ice!

#13 Trevor Pode scored 33 goals in 36 games this season.  Pode added 43 assists for a total of 76 points.

Click on the links below for more information about the Ice Dogs, the Monarchs, or the MWJHL.  

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



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



For Midwest Junior Hockey League stats, and standings click on  www.mwjhl.com  



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