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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Red Wings Acquire Nedeljkovic

     On Thursday, July 22nd, the Detroit Red Wings acquired Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes for Goaltender Jonathan Bernier, and a 2021 3rd round draft pick.  Nedeljkovic played locally in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) with the Plymouth Whalers for three seasons, and with the Flint Firebirds for a half season.  Alex Nedeljkovic was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round (37th overall pick) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

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-  Alex Nedeljkovic wears #39 for the Detroit Red Wings.  

-  Alex Nedeljkovic also wore #39 for the Carolina Hurricanes, the Plymouth Whalers, and the Flint Firebirds. 

-  Alex Nedeljkovic was born in Parma, Ohio.

-  Alex Nedeljkovic is currently 25 years old. 

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Plymouth Whalers On YouTube

 

Check out the Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel.

     The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel currently features 185 videos to help fans relive the memories of the Plymouth Whalers.  Some of the videos on the Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel include "Plymouth Whalers 2014-2015 Season Highlights", "The Last Five Minutes of the Final Plymouth Whalers Game.", "Tyler Seguin Hat Trick", and "Whalers Press Conference".  The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel also has videos of game highlights, and full games from the 2013 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs.  The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel was created in 2008.

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-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold in 2015.  The team moved to Flint to become the Flint Firebirds.  

-  The Flint Firebirds compete in the Ontario Hockey League.    

-  The Saginaw Spirit also compete in the Ontario Hockey League.   

-  The Ontario Hockey League has yet to begin the 2020-2021 season.  

For more information about the OHL click on  https://ontariohockeyleague.com  

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Former Whalers In Carolina

 

Alex Nedeljkovic has seen time in net this season with the Carolina Hurricanes.

     Alex Nedeljkovic, and Vincent Trocheck were teammates on the Plymouth Whalers during the 2012-2013 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) season.  Both players are now having success in the NHL (National Hockey League) with the Carolina Hurricanes.  Alex Nedeljkovic has seen time in net this season due to the injury of former Detroit Red Wings Goalie Peter Mrazek.  Vincent Trocheck is playing in his first full season in Carolina after the Hurricanes acquired him in a trade with the Florida Panthers in February of 2020. 

     Alex Nedeljkovic has started 7 games this season, and currently has an overall record of 4-2-1 (1 overtime loss).  Nedeljkovic earned one of his four victories this season against the Detroit Red Wings.  Vincent Trocheck has played in 23 games this season, and currently has 22 points with 13 goals, and 9 assists.  Trocheck has scored 125 goals so far during his NHL career. 

     Alex Nedeljkovic also spent time with the Flint Firebirds during the 2015-2016 OHL season before he was traded to the Niagara IceDogs.  Vincent Trocheck spent over three seasons with Saginaw Spirit before he was traded to the Plymouth Whalers during the 2012-2013 OHL season.  

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Trocheck is playing in his first full season in Carolina. The Hurricanes traded for him last season.

                                                                                             Game Notes   

-  Alex Nedeljkovic wore #39 with the Plymouth Whalers.  Nedeljkovic also wears #39 for the Carolina Hurricanes.

-  Vincent Trocheck wore #25 with the Plymouth Whalers.  Trocheck wears #16 for the Carolina Hurricanes.    

-  The Ontario Hockey League has yet to start their 2020-2021 season. 

-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold in 2015.  The team relocated to Flint to become the Flint Firebirds. 

 

For NHL stats, and standings click on  https://www.nhl.com  

For more information about the OHL click on  https://ontariohockeyleague.com  

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Memory Lane Jan-June

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                                                                         January - June 2017


                                                                           Memory Lane











January:     1991 Detroit Lions     posted 1/9/2017





February:     Whalers (Plymouth Whalers)     posted 2/16/2017





March:     1996 Eagles (Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team)     posted 3/14/2017





April:     Hogan (Shannon Hogan - Fox Sports Detroit)     posted 4/11/2017





May:     Pudge (Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez)     posted 5/20/2017





June:     Card Show (Baseball Card Show at Wonderland Mall many years ago)     posted 6/10/2017











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-  The Detroit Lions have not won a Playoff game since the 1991 season.



-  Wonderland Mall was located in Livonia, Michigan.



-  Wonderland Mall was originally known as Wonderland Center.



-  Wonderland Village is located where Wonderland Mall once was.











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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.      










                                                                  10 Writer Favorites















-  "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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Memory Lane: Whalers

     It's been almost two years since the Plymouth Whalers played their final game at the ice rink formerly known as Compuware Arena.  The Whalers were sold, and the team was relocated to the city of Flint.  The Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is home to the Flint Firebirds.  Compuware Arena is now known as the USA Hockey Arena, and is home to the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program).
     The Plymouth Whalers were a successful franchise in the Ontario Hockey League.  The team reached the OHL Playoffs every season from 1997-1998 through 2013-2014.  The Whalers won the OHL Playoffs, and hoisted the J. Ross Robertson Cup during the 2006-2007 season.  Several former Whalers are now stars in the NHL including Tyler Seguin, Vince Trocheck, Tom Wilson, and Rickard Rakell.
     I miss the Plymouth Whalers, and I also miss the OHL (Ontario Hockey League).  I miss going to Whalers games, and watching future stars of the NHL (National Hockey League) compete at a high level.  I miss reading the lineup cards, and following the OHL stats, and standings.  I miss watching Whalers games on Comcast Network TV 900, and listening to Pete Krupsky's analysis of the OHL players.  I miss the friendly people at the arena, and the short commute to and from the games.  The Plymouth Whalers may be gone, but the memories made at Compuware Arena will continue to live on the Mitten State Sports Report.          
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-  The Plymouth Whalers were known as the Detroit Junior Red Wings from 1992-1995.



-  The USA Hockey Arena is located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.



-  Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is located at 3501 Lapeer Road, in Flint.



-  Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is formerly known as Perani Arena.



-  The Flint Firebirds are currently in 8th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 57 points, and an overall record of 26-22-1-4 (1 overtime loss, and 4 shootout losses).



-  The USA NTDP competes in the USHL (United States Hockey League).



-  The USA NTDP is currently in 8th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 16-19-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).



-  Memory Lane is a new monthly feature that began last month on the Mitten State Sports Report.



-  "Memory Lane: 1991 Lions" was posted on 1/9/2017.  

For more information about the Flint Firebirds click on  flintfirebirds.com



For OHL stats, and standings click on  ontariohockeyleague.com



For more info about the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center click on  www.dorteventcenter.com



For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  www.usahockeyarena.com



For more information about the USA NTDP click on  www.usahockeyntdp.com



For USHL stats, and standings click on  www.ushl.com



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41-50 Most Viewed! 740th Post!

     I've decided to publish an updated version of the 41-50 most viewed posts.  Be sure to 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 at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.










                                                              41-50 Most Viewed Posts















41.  "Whalers First Round Photo Album"  posted 4/11/2012

 


























42.  "Pro Wrestling in Allen Park!"  posted  4/17/2012

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

44.  "Ring of Honor Photo Album!"  posted 7/16/2013

45.  "Action At Flat Rock Speedway!"  posted 6/4/2015  

 

























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

47.  "Whalers Eliminated From Playoffs!"  posted 4/18/2012

 

























48.  "All Access: Ray Fisher Stadium"  posted 3/7/2013

49.  "Rifle River Hidden Entrance"   posted 7/29/2013

50.  "College Baseball:  HFCC vs. GRCC"  posted 4/21/2014  

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Top 10 Most Viewed! 700th Post

     The Mitten State Sports Report is celebrating its 700th all time post.  I've decided to publish an updated version of the Top 10 most viewed posts.  Be sure to 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 at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com











                                                              Top 10 Most Viewed Posts















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





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9.  "Henry Ford vs. Grand Rapids"  posted 4/21/2014  

8.  "St. Robert's Car Show!"  posted 8/16/2013     2 comments

   


















7.  "Whalers vs. Erie Photo Album"  posted 9/24/2013

 























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

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

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

 























3.  "Top 10 Dormant Local Radio Stations"  posted 2/15/2014     8 comments  





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2.  "Hockey: LTU Now Has Two"  posted 9/30/2015     15 comments

1.  "Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket!"  posted 6/28/2013     13 comments

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