Best of October 2023

 

     The month of October featured 5 posts that were viewed by people throughout the World.  Posts about the Detroit Red Wings, and Oakland County FC received lots of views.  Posts about Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village were also viewed several times.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                          Best of October 2023

1.  "OCFC 4-3 Kalamazoo FC"  posted 10/1/2023

2.  "Red Wings 5-2 Capitals"  posted 10/3/2023

3.  "Lah-De-Dahs 21-8 Volunteers"  posted 10/1/2023

  

                                                                               Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at a Detroit Red Wings game.

                                                                          Link of the Month

            For more information about Kalamazoo FC click on  https://www.kalamazoofc.com

                                                                Word or Words of the Month

                                           The Detroit Lions are in 1st place in the NFC North.

                                                                               Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.

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USA 5-2 Stevenson

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     On Friday, November 24th, the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team defeated Stevenson University 5-2.  Team USA outshot the Mustangs 39-18.  Yesterday's exhibition game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.  Stevenson University is a NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III program located in Owings Mills, Maryland.  The USA NTDP competes in the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of yesterday's game in Plymouth. 

     The USA NTDP U-18 Team roster currently features three players from the state of Michigan including Forward #9 Austin Baker (White Lake), Defenseman #7 Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen (Northville), and Forward #19 Lucas Van Vliet (Livonia).  Forward #43 Connor MacDonell (Milford) is currently the only player on the Stevenson Mustangs roster that is from the state of Michigan.

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On Friday, November 24th, the USA NTDP U-18 Team defeated Stevenson University 5-2.

Stevenson University is a NCAA Division III program located in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Yesterday's exhibition hockey game was played at the USA Hockey Arena.

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

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Dylan Larkin played for the USA NTDP from 2012-2014.

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                                                                                        Game Notes  

-  Nick Fohr is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-18 Team.

-  Dominick Dawes is the Head Coach of the Stevenson University Men's hockey team.

-  The USA NTDP U-18 Team is scheduled to play their next home game against the Chicago Steel on Wednesday, December 13th, at 10:30 a.m.  

-  The USA NTDP U-17 Team is scheduled to play their next home game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Friday, January 12th, at 7:00 p.m.

-  The Stevenson University Men's hockey team competes in the UCHC (United Collegiate Hockey Conference).  The Mustangs currently have an overall record of 5-2-1 (1 tie/shootout win). 

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

For more info about the Stevenson University athletic program click on  https://gomustangsports.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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Fargo 3-2 USA - SO

 

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     On Saturday, November 18th, the Fargo Force defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 3-2 in a shootout.  Both teams compete in the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Saturday night's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Saturday's USHL hockey game in Plymouth.  

      The Fargo Force are currently in 1st place in the USHL Western Conference standings with 29 points, and an overall record of 14-2-1-0 (1 overtime loss).  Team USA is currently in 7th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 13 points, and an overall record of 6-8-0-1 (1 shootout loss). 

     The USA NTDP U-17 Team roster currently features two players from the state of Michigan including Forward #44 Will Horcoff (Bloomfield Hills), and Goaltender #35 Joey Slavick (Westland).  The Fargo Force roster also features two players from the state of Michigan including Forward #17 Reid Daavettila (Fowlerville), and Forward #20 Iiro Hakkarainen (Battle Creek).  

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On Saturday, November 18th, the Fargo Force defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 3-2 in a shootout.

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

Team USA plays their home games at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road in Plymouth.

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                                                                                      Game Notes  

-  Greg Moore is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-17 Team.  

-  Nick Oliver is the Head Coach of the Fargo Force.

-  The USA NTDP U-18 Team defeated the Fargo Force 5-4 on Friday, November 17th.

-  The USA NTDP U-18 Team is scheduled to play Stevenson University today in Plymouth, Michigan.

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

For more information about the Fargo Force click on  https://fargoforce.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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Red Wings 5-2 Capitals

 

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     On Saturday, September 30th, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 in a preseason matchup at Little Caesars Arena.  Red Wings Center #71 Dylan Larkin scored two goals against the Capitals.  The Red Wings currently have an overall preseason record of 3-1 after earning a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night in downtown Detroit.  Detroit will open up the 2023-2024 season on the road against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, October 12th.  The Red Wings home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

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On Saturday, September 30th, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.

The preseason game was played at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit.

Red Wings Center #71 Dylan Larkin scored 2 goals on Saturday night.

The Red Wings currently have an overall preseason record of 3-1.

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                                                                                     Game Notes 

-  Red Wings Center #21 Austin Czarnik scored the first goal of the game on Saturday night.

-  Red Wings Left Winger #74 Cross Hanas accumulated 1 goal, and 1 assist against the Capitals on Saturday night.

-  The Red Wings are scheduled to play on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight beginning at 8:30 p.m.

-  The Red Wings are scheduled to play on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

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Nationals 14-12 Lah-De-Dahs

 

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     On Sunday, July 16th, the Greenfield Village Nationals defeated the Greenfield Village Lah-De-Dahs 14-12 in a Vintage Base Ball match played on Walnut Grove Field at Greenfield Village.  Vintage Base Ball, or Historic Base Ball is played by the rules of 1867.  Greenfield Village is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, in Dearborn, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Vintage Base Ball in Dearborn.  

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On Sunday, July 16th, the Nationals defeated the Lah-De-Dahs 14-12.

The match was played on Walnut Grove Field at Greenfield Village.

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

Greenfield Village is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, in Dearborn, Michigan.

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                                                                              Game Notes

-  The Lah-De-Dahs and the Nationals played each other seven times this season at Greenfield Village.

-  The Lah-De-Dahs are based on a team from Waterford, Michigan that played in the 1880's.

-  The Greenfield Village Lah-De-Dahs were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2021.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Bear Clan 10-7 Lah-De-Dahs" on 6/24/2023.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Lah-De-Dahs 21-8 Volunteers" on 10/1/2023.

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Lah-De-Dahs 21-8 Volunteers

 

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     On Sunday, July 9th, the Greenfield Village Lah-De-Dahs defeated the Brownstown Volunteers 21-8 in a Vintage Base Ball match that was played on Walnut Grove Field at Greenfield Village.  Vintage Base Ball, or Historic Base Ball is played by the rules of 1867.  Greenfield Village is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, in Dearborn, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Vintage Base Ball in Dearborn.

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The Greenfield Village Lah-De-Dahs defeated the Brownstown Volunteers 21-8.

The match was played on Walnut Grove Field at Greenfield Village.

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

Greenfield Village is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, in Dearborn, Michigan.

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                                                                                  Game Notes

-  The Greenfield Village Lah-De-Dahs played their last home game of the season on Monday, September 4th against the Canton Cornschuckers. 

-  The Lah-De-Dahs are based on a team from Waterford, Michigan that played in the 1880's.

-  The Lah-De-Dahs were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2021.

-  Greenfield Village also has a team known as the Greenfield Village Nationals.

For more information about The Henry Ford click on  https://www.thehenryford.org 

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OCFC 4-3 Kalamazoo FC

 

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     On Saturday, July 8th, Oakland County FC defeated Kalamazoo FC 4-3 at Royal Oak High School.  Both teams compete against each other in the USL (United Soccer League) League Two Great Lakes Division.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USL League Two action in Royal Oak.  

     Oakland County FC finished the 2023 season in 3rd place in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division standings with 18 points, and an overall record of 5-4-3 (3 draws).  Kalamazoo FC finished the 2023 season in 6th place in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division standings with 15 points, and an overall record of 4-5-3 (3 draws).

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about Oakland County FC, Kalamazoo FC, or the USL League Two.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

On Saturday, July 8th, Oakland County FC defeated Kalamazoo FC 4-3.

Oakland County FC finished the 2023 season with an overall record of 5-4-3 (3 draws). 

Kalamazoo FC finished the 2023 season with an overall record of 4-5-3.

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                                                                                   Game Notes

-  The Flint City Bucks finished the 2023 season in 1st place in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division standings with 31 points, and an overall record of 10-1-1 (1 draw).  

-  Kalamazoo FC was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2022.

-  Oakland County FC was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2022.

-  Oakland County FC is also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on YouTube.

For more information about Oakland County FC click on  https://www.oaklandcountyfc.com 

For more information about Kalamazoo FC click on  https://www.kalamazoofc.com 

For USL League Two stats, and standings click on  https://www.uslleaguetwo.com 

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Best of June 2023

 

     The month of June featured 10 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Mitten State.  A post about Motor Muster 2023 received lots of views.  Posts about Livonia City FC, and Oakland County FC also received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.

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                                                                              Best of June 2023 

1.  "OCFC 2-1 South Bend"  posted 6/22/2023

  

2.  "Motor Muster 2023"  posted 6/23/2023

  

3.  "LCFC 2-1 Stars"  posted 6/4/2023  

                                                                                    Best of the Rest

-  "Bear Clan 10-7 Lah-De-Dahs"  posted 6/24/2023

      

                                                                               Pic of the Month

                                      

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at Motor Muster 2023.

                                                                               Link of the Month 

          For more information about Oakland County FC click on  https://www.oaklandcountyfc.com 

                                                                            Blog of the Month

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                                                                 Word or Words of the Month

                                                Red Wings keep both first-round draft picks.

                                                                     YouTube of the Month

                                                  "OCFC On YouTube"  posted 6/25/2023

                                                                         Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has posted 73 posts so far in 2023.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received over 88,000 views since June 11th, 2023.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 485,300 views.

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