Best of March 2025

     The month of March featured 3 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Mitten State.  A post about Henry Ellenson playing for the Wisconsin Herd received lots of views.  A post about Cody Clemens playing for the Philadelphia Phillies was also viewed several times.  (Kody Clemens currently plays for the Minnesota Twins).  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                             Best of March 2025

1.  "Ellenson In Wisconsin"  posted 3/31/2025  

                                                                                                                                            No Photos!

2.  "Clemens In Philadelphia"  posted 3/31/2025 

     (Kody Clemens currently plays for the Minnesota Twins) 

                                                                                                                                            No Photos!

3.  "HOCKEYVERSE"  posted 3/31/2025  

                                                                                                                                             No Photos!

                                                                                  Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at a USHL game in Plymouth.

                                                                                 Link of the Month

          For more information about the Wisconsin Herd click on  https://wisconsin.gleague.nba.com

                                                                         Word or Words of the Month 

                                                            Red Wings will probably miss the Playoffs 

                                                                                          Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already posted 29 posts in 2025.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 10,000 views in March of 2025.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 638,597 views.

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Best of February 2025

 

     The month of February featured 10 posts that were viewed by people throughout the state of Michigan.  Posts about the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) received lots of views.  A post about AAPB (The American Association of Professional Baseball) was also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                     Best of February 2025 

1.  "Youngstown 6-5 USA"  posted 2/14/2025 

 

2.  "USA 4-3 Dubuque"  posted 2/26/2025 

3.  "AAPB On YouTube"  posted 2/27/2025  

                                                                                                                                           No Photos!  

                                                                       Best of the Rest

-  "Update: In-Depth Outdoors"  posted 2/26/2025  

                                                                                                                                         No Photos!

-  "Cruise News"  posted 2/28/2025  

                                                                                                                                         No Photos!

                                                                               Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month was a photograph of a USHL hockey game in Plymouth.

                                                                              Link of the Month

         For more information about In-Depth Outdoors click on  https://www.in-depthoutdoors.com

                                                                    Word or Words of the Month

                                                                 Pistons should make the Playoffs 

                                                                           YouTube of the Month

                                                              "AAPB On YouTube"  posted 2/27/2025 

                                                                                    Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already posted 28 posts in 2025.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 10,000 views in February of 2025.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 638,531 views.  

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USA 4-3 Dubuque

 

Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     On Saturday, February 22nd, the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-3 in a shootout.  Team USA Forward #43 Mikey Berchild scored the game winning goal in the shootout.  Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Team USA plays their home games at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.

     The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 64 points, and an overall record of 31-14-0-2 (2 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 8th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 29 points, and an overall record of 13-26-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  

     USA NTDP Goaltender #1 Joey Slavick is from Westland, Michigan.  The Dubuque Fighting Saints currently have four players on their roster from the state of Michigan including Forward #13 Michael Barron (Canton), Goaltender #35 Liam Beerman (Marquette), Forward #20 Gavin Lock (Plymouth), and Forward #26 Lucas Van Vliet (Livonia).   

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The USA NTDP U-18 Team defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-3 in a shootout.

Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings.

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.

                                                                            Game Notes

-  The USA NTDP U-18 Team also defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-3 on Friday, February 21st.

-  The USA NTDP U-17 Team is scheduled to host the Omaha Lancers this Friday night, and again on Saturday night.  Both games begin at 7:00 p.m.   

-  Greg Moore is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-18 Team.

-  Dubuque Fighting Saints Forward #26 Lucas Van Vliet was drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights.

-  Dubuque Fighting Saints Forward #25 Cole Spicer was drafted by the Boston Bruins.

-  Evan Dixon is the Head Coach of the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

-  The Fargo Force won the 2024 Clark Cup (USHL Championship).  The Force defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints 3-1 in a best-of-five game series.

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

For more information about the Dubuque Fighting Saints click on  https://dubuquefightingsaints.com 

For USHL stats, and standings click on  https://ushl.com  

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

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Youngstown 6-5 USA

 

Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     On Thursday, January 30th, the Youngstown Phantoms defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 6-5 in a shootout.  Phantoms Defenseman #13 Luke Osburn scored the game winning goal in the shootout. Luke Osburn is from Plymouth, Michigan.

     The USA NTDP, and the Youngstown Phantoms both compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Team USA plays their home games at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan. Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     The Youngstown Phantoms are currently in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 25-15-0-1 (1 shootout loss).  Team USA is currently in 8th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 25 points, and an overall record of 11-23-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  

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The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 6-5 in a shootout.

Phantoms Defenseman #13 Luke Osburn scored the game winning goal in the shootout.

Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.

                                                                              Game Notes

-  Nick Fohr is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-17 Team. 

-  Ryan Ward is the Head Coach of the Youngstown Phantoms.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Youngtown 5-4 USA" on 11/30/2024.

-  The Muskegon Lumberjacks also compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

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

For more information about the Youngstown Phantoms click on  https://youngstownphantoms.com 

For USHL stats, and standings click on  https://ushl.com 

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

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Pictures of 2024

 

We checked out the Michigan Gamblers in January.

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

We attended a Motor City Rockers game.  The Rockers compete in the FPHL.

The Rockers also play their home games at Big Boy Arena in Fraser.

We saw a college hockey game in Dearborn.

We watched the USA NTDP U-18 Team in February.

We also checked out the USA NTDP U-17 Team.

The 42nd Annual Plymouth Ice Festival was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.

We posted about the closing of Northville Downs.

We saw USL League Two action in Royal Oak.

We went to see Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village.

Vintage Base Ball, or Historic Base Ball is played by the rules of 1867.

Motor Muster 2024 was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.

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                                                                                Game Notes 

-  "Pictures of 2023" was posted on 1/17/2024.

-  "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 1/31/2019.  

-  "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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Pics of the Month 2024

 

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 a Motor City Rockers game.

April: The Pic of the Month was a photograph of old Northville Downs.

June: The Pic of the Month was a photograph of Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village.

July: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at Motor Muster 2024.

November: The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at a USHL hockey game in Plymouth.

                                                                                  Game Notes

-  "Pics of the Month 2023" was posted on 1/12/2024.

-  "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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Muskegon 8-1 USA

On Saturday, January 25th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 8-1.

     On Saturday, January 25th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 8-1.  Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Saturday's game was played at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 50 points, and an overall record of 22-10-2-4 (2 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 7th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 24 points, and an overall record of 11-22-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).  

     Muskegon Lumberjacks Forward #23 Ethan Drabicki is from Livonia, Michigan.  Team USA Defenseman #41 Tyler Martyniuk is from Washington Township, Michigan.  Team USA also fields a U-18 Team that also competes against USHL teams.  

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Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).

    

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.

                                                                              Game Notes 

-  Nick Fohr is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-17 Team.

-  Parker Burgess is the Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks. 

-  The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 53 points, and an overall record of 26-10-0-1 (0 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss). 

-  The Lincoln Stars are currently in 1st place in the USHL Western Conference standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 25-11-1-0 (1 overtime loss, and 0 shootout losses). 

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

For more information about the Muskegon Lumberjacks click on  https://muskegonlumberjacks.com 

For USHL stats, and standings click on  https://ushl.com 

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

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Best of 2024

 

     I've decided to post a Top 10 list of the most viewed posts of 2024.  Top 10 lists are always changing, but posts about baseball games, hockey games, and soccer games received lots of views.  A post about Motor Muster 2024 was also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                         Best of 2024

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

  

9.  "Bakich At Clemson"  posted 6/2/2024 

                                                                                                                                No Photos! 

8.  "Lah-De-Dahs 20-17 Mt. Clemens"  posted 6/29/2024

  

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

6.  "Best of January 2024"  posted 2/12/2024

 

 

5.  "Gamblers 2-1 MJDP"  posted 1/26/2024

  

4.  "Motor Muster 2024"  posted 7/4/2024  

3.  "AFC Ann Arbor 1-0 OCFC"  posted 6/29/2024

  

2.  "Best of June 2024"  posted 7/7/2024  

1.  "UofM-D 9-1 Rochester"  posted 1/29/2024

  

                                                                            Best of the Rest

-  "Pontiac Pharaohs News"  posted 1/21/2024

                                                                                                                                        No Photos!  

-  "Pictures of 2023"  posted 1/17/2024 

 

-  "Hauser In Ontario"  posted 1/22/2024  

                                                                                                                             No Photos!

-  "Boyd In Cleveland"  posted 7/5/2024  

                                                                                                                            No Photos!

-  "Lah-De-Dahs 20-15 Early Risers"  posted 6/30/2024

  

                                                                                Game Notes

-  "Best of 2023"  was posted on 1/15/2024. 

-  "Best of 2022"  was posted on 1/6/2023.

-  "Best of 2021"  was posted on 1/10/2022.  

-  "Best of 2020"  was posted on 1/9/2021. 

-  "Best of 2019"  was posted on 1/10/2020.  

-  "Best of 2018"  was posted on 1/10/2019.  

-  "Best of 2017"  was posted on 1/20/2018.  

-  "Best of 2016"  was posted on 1/12/2017.  

-  "Best of 2015"  was posted on 1/14/2016.  

-  "Best of 2014"  was posted on 1/30/2015.  

-  "Best of 2013"  was posted on 1/29/2014.

-  "Best of 2012"  was posted on 2/3/2013.  

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