Pictures Of 2019

MHSAA hockey was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in January.  Detroit Catholic Central defeated Trenton 1-0.

We attended a Detroit Waza Flo game in February.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

The USHL was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report several times in 2019.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

We attended a University of Michigan baseball game.  The Wolverines defeated the Manhattan College Jaspers 4-0.

Opening night at Flat Rock Speedway was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in May.

The USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) plays games at Jimmy John's Field, in Utica.

AFC Ann Arbor (in blue) vs. Grand Rapids FC (in white). 

California defeated Puerto Rico 8-3 to win the 2019 Junior League World Series.

Cruisin' Hines has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2013.

The 69th Annual Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford.

In September, the Concordia University football program held an intersquad game for their reserves.

College hockey games are featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.  GVSU defeated Schoolcraft College 6-1.

The Livonia City FC Reserves (in blue) played the Madonna University Men's soccer reserves (in white).  

The Detroit Fighting Irish compete in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).

We attended a Detroit Red Wings game in December.  The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.

Eastern Michigan University Men's basketball games were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in December.

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2018" on 1/31/2019.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2017" on 1/22/2018.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2016" on 1/20/2017.  



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2015" on 1/15/2016.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2014" on 1/24/2015.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Pictures of 2013" on 1/28/2014.











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Mecum Auctions On NBCSN

      Mecum Auctions can once again be seen on NBCSN (NBC Sports Network) throughout 2020.  NBCSN will feature several live broadcasts of Mecum Auctions from cities all over the United States.  Mecum Auctions (on NBCSN) will be in Glendale (Arizona) in March, Houston (Texas) in April, Indianapolis (Indiana) in May, Portland (Oregon) in June, Denver (Colorado) in July, Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in late July, Monterey (California) in August, Dallas (Texas) in September, Louisville (Kentucky) in late September, Chicago (Illinois) in October, and Las Vegas (Nevada) in November.
     Mecum Auctions has events that auction off collector cars, motorcycles, tractors, guitars, and relics.  Mecum Auctions in Glendale, Arizona (in March) is scheduled to include 1,500 collector cars, and Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis, Indiana (in May) is scheduled to include 2,000 collector cars.  Mecum Auctions is headquartered in Walworth, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1988.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Mecum Auctions.  Click on past months to see the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











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-  Mecum Monthly Magazine can be found on the Mecum Auctions official website.



-  Mecum Auctions in on YouTube.  



-  Mecum Auctions currently features 977 videos on their official YouTube channel.



-  Mecum Auctions is also on Facebook, and Twitter.











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Rochester 92-79 UofM-D

On Wednesday, January 29th, the Rochester Warriors defeated the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines 92-79.

     On Wednesday, January 29th, the Rochester University Men's basketball team defeated the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines 92-79.  Both schools are NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) programs, and both teams compete against each other in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  Last night's game was played at the University of Michigan Dearborn Fieldhouse.  Scroll down to see an exclusive photograph of college basketball action in Dearborn.
     The Rochester University Men's basketball team currently has an overall record of 15-7.  The Warriors are in 4th place in the WHAC standings with a 8-5 record against conference opponents.  The Warriors are lead by a trio of Seniors including Guard #34 Armand Cartwright, Guard #22 Cap Wilson, and University of Akron transfer Forward #21 Peter Agba.  The Warriors roster also includes Sophomore Forward #0 Federico Gallinari.  Federico's older brother is Oklahoma City Thunder Forward #8 Danilo Gallinari.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's basketball team currently has an overall record of 13-10.  The Wolverines are in 7th place in the WHAC standings with a 6-7 record against conference opponents.  The Wolverines are lead by their own trio of upperclassmen including Junior Forward #33 Jason Gigliotti, Senior Guard #11 Cody Kegley, and Junior Guard #4 Jalen Paul.  The Wolverines are also receiving contributions from younger players like Sophomore Guard #14 Zach Lattimer, Sophomore Guard #1 Elwood Tomlinson, and Freshman Forward #22 Damian Forrest.  The Wolverines are currently riding a six game losing streak.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Rochester University athletic program, the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program, the NAIA, or the WHAC.  Click on past months to see the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

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-  Rochester University was formerly known as Rochester College.  The name was changed in 2019.



-  Rochester Warriors Guard #34 Armand Cartwright is currently averaging just over 20 points per game.



-  University of Michigan Dearborn Forward #33 Jason Gigliotti is currently averaging over 13 points per game.



-  Rochester University Forward #21 Peter Agba lead the Warriors in scoring last night with 22 points.



-  University of Michigan Dearborn Forward #33 Jason Gigliotti lead the Wolverines in scoring last night with 24 points.


 











For more info about Rochester University athletics click on  https://www.rochesteruwarriors.com



For more info about the UofM-D athletic program click on  athletics.umdearborn.edu



For NAIA stats, and standings click on  www.naia.org



For WHAC stats, and standings click on  www.whac.net



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No Danger In Detroit

     The Nebraska Danger are a dormant franchise that competed in the IFL (Indoor Football League) from 2011-2019.  Nebraska Danger owner Charlie Bosselman announced on August 24th, 2019 that he was interested in selling the team, but nobody bought the franchise.  The Nebraska Danger are not scheduled to compete in the 2020 IFL season.
     The Danger would, and could be a perfect fit for the Metro Detroit market.  For starters, the Detroit Danger sounds like a cool name for a team.  The Danger are also a successful franchise that finished the 2019 IFL regular season with an overall record of 7-7.  The Danger won their first round playoff game against the Green Bay Blizzard 45-40, but the Danger were eventually eliminated in the second round of the IFL Playoffs by the Arizona Rattlers 62-45.
     The Danger also had ready made superstars like former University of Nebraska Quarterback Tommy Armstrong, and Running Back Davonte Sapp-Lynch.  Davonte Sapp-Lynch is the younger brother of Seattle Seahawks Running Back Marshawn Lynch.
     If the Danger moved to Detroit they would already have built in geographical IFL rivals like the Green Bay Blizzard, the Iowa Barnstormers, and the Quad City Steemwheelers (Illinois).  The Metro Detroit area would surely welcome an indoor football team like they did in the past with teams like the Detroit Drive, and the Detroit Fury.  The bottom line is we need a team, and they need to sell a team.  It seems like a perfect fit.
     If anybody in the Metro Detroit area (or Michigan) is interested in purchasing the Nebraska Danger they can email Charlie Bosselman, and Bosselman Enterprises at dangerinfo@bosselman.com  The Nebraska Danger is located at 1607 South Locust Street, in Grand Island, Nebraska.  Click on the link below for more information about the Nebraska Danger.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the Indoor Football League.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











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-  Nebraska Danger Quarterback Tommy Armstrong was named 2019 IFL Rookie of the Year.



-  The Nebraska Danger defeated the Iowa Barnstormers 46-40 on the road in their 2019 regular season finale.



-  Bosselman Enterprises was founded in 1948.



-  The Nebraska Danger is on Facebook, and Twitter.  











For more information about the Nebraska Danger click on  https://www.dangerfootball.com



For IFL stats, and standings click on  https://www.goifl.com  



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VerHagen In Japan

      Former Detroit Tigers Pitcher Drew VerHagen is taking his talents to Japan.  VerHagen recently signed a one-year contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.  The Fighters compete in the Pacific League of NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball).  Several current MLB (Major League Baseball) players have played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters including Los Angeles Angels DH (designated hitter) #17 Shohei Ohtani, and Chicago Cubs Pitcher #11 Yu Darvish.
     Drew VerHagen was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round of the 2012 MLB Draft.  VerHagen spent his entire MLB, and MiLB (Minor League Baseball) career with the Detroit Tigers organization.  VerHagen served as both a starting pitcher, and a relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.  VerHagen signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters one day after being released by the Detroit Tigers in November of 2019.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Tigers, or Major League Baseball.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











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-  Drew VerHagen made his MLB debut in 2014 against the Cleveland Indians.



-  Drew VerHagen recorded his first MLB win in 2015 against the Cleveland Indians.  



-  Nippon Professional Baseball was formerly known as the Japanese Baseball League.



-  The Yomiuri Giants currently compete in the Central League of Nippon Professional Baseball.











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Swerve 4-3 Waza Flo

On Sunday, January 19th, the Cincinnati Swerve defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 4-3.

     On Sunday, January 19th, the Cincinnati Swerve defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 4-3.  Both teams compete against each other in the Great Lakes Division of the PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League).  The game was played at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road in Taylor.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of PASL action in Taylor.
     The Cincinnati Swerve are currently in 1st place in the PASL Great Lakes Division standings with 9 points, and an overall record of 3-0.  The Cincinnati Swerve are the defending (2018-2019) PASL Champions.  The Detroit Waza Flo are currently in 8th place in the PASL Great Lakes Division standings with 0 points, and an overall record of 0-3.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are scheduled to play four PASL home games this season at the Taylor Sportsplex.  The Waza Flo will play their next PASL home game against the Indiana Lions on Sunday, February 16th, at 5:30 p.m.  The Waza Flo will host the Youngstown Nighthawks on Sunday, March 1st, at 5:30 p.m.  The Waza Flo will finish up their 2019-2020 PASL regular season schedule on Sunday, March 8th, (at 5:30 p.m.) when they will host the Chicago Mustangs.  
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo, the Cincinnati Swerve, or the PASL.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Both teams compete against each other in the PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League).

The game was played at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road, in Taylor.

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-  The Detroit Waza Flo game vs. the Rochester Lancers was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 2/17/2019.  



-  Detroit Waza Flo games were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in February of 2015.



-  Detroit Waza Flo home games can be seen on golivesportscast.com  



-  The Detroit Waza Flo are on Facebook, and Twitter.











For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  wazaflo.soccershift.com



For more info about the Cincinnati Swerve click on  cincinnatiswerve.com



For PASL stats, and standings click on  arenaleague.com



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Local Sports On EBW.TV

     EBW.TV (Everything Blue Water TV) broadcasts live, and archived local sports.  EBW.TV features videos of sporting events from Port Huron High School, and Port Huron Northern High School.  EBW.TV also broadcasts Port Huron Prowlers hockey games.  Karley Hurley (Station Manager), Mallory Michaluk (News Director), Audrey Sochor (Staff Writer), and Justin Jahn (Video Editor) are part of the EBW.TV team.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the EBW.TV.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











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-  EBW.TV also features short videos regarding news, and events in the St. Clair County area.



-  Annie Nawrocki does reporting for EBW.TV.



-  EBW.TV has a "Best in the Blue" feature.



-  EBW.TV is on Facebook, and Twitter.



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Memory Lane: Laser Puck

     Laser puck, and glow puck were the unofficial names of a late 90's technology known as FoxTrax.  Fox Sports used FoxTrax (or laser puck) during its NHL (National Hockey League) broadcasts from 1996-1998.  The puck was lit up with a glow around it, and trails followed the puck after shots were released.
     The FoxTrax feature reminded me of a video game, and traditional hockey fans absolutely hated it.  I personally liked it, and casual hockey fans seemed to like it as well.  Video games continue to look more like the games on television, and the games on television continue to look more like a video game.  The NHL is currently experimenting with new puck tracking technology.
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-  Memory Lane was a popular feature on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2017.



-  "Memory Lane: 1991 Lions"  posted 1/9/17 has been clicked on 447 times.



-  The Los Angles Kings used the glow puck technology as part of a 90's night last season against the Edmonton Oilers.  



-  NHL.com features video highlights of the Kings vs. Oilers glow puck game last season.











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Rumble Bees On YouTube

     Live, and archived Battle Creek Rumble Bees games can be seen on the Battle Creek Rumble Bees YouTube channel.  The Rumble Bees are an expansion team playing in their first season in the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League).  Almost all of the other FPHL teams have their own YouTube channel so Rumble Bees away games can also be viewed.  The FPHL was formerly known as the Federal Hockey League.
     The Battle Creek Rumble Bees are currently in 5th place in the FPHL Western Division standings with 3 points, and an overall record of 1-27.  Rumble Bees Forward #61 Ryan Alves leads the team in scoring with 7 goals, and 7 assists in 28 games this season.  #61 Alves is the only Rumble Bees player to play in all 28 games this season.
     There are 10 teams competing against each other in the 2019-2020 FPHL season.  The Carolina Thunderbirds are the defending champions, and winners of the 2019 Commissioner's Cup (FHL Championship).  Click on the links below for more information about the Battle Creek Rumble Bees, or the FPHL.











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-  The Battle Creek Rumble Bees YouTube channel currently features 47 videos.



-  The Battle Creek Rumble Bees YouTube channel also features video highlights of games.



-  Many of the videos on the Battle Creek YouTube channel do not include play-by-play, or color commentary.  



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "FPHL Adds Battle Creek" on 9/14/2019.











For more information about the Battle Creek Rumble Bees click on  www.beehockey.com



For FPHL stats, and standings click on  www.federalhockey.com



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UofM-D 13-1 Concordia

On Friday, January 10th, the University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team defeated Concordia University 13-1.

     On Friday, January 10th, the University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team defeated the Concordia University Cardinals 13-1.  The Wolverines also earned a 14-0 victory over the Cardinals the following night.  Both schools compete against each other in Division 1 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association), and both teams are Conference rivals in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Friday night's contest.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team currently has an overall record of 15-3-1, and the Wolverines are ranked #5 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Division 1 Poll.  The Concordia University Men's hockey team currently has an overall record of 4-18.  The Cardinals ice hockey program is in its second season of existence.  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program, the Concordia University athletic program, the ACHA, or the WHAC.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to see the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team currently has an overall record of 15-3-1.

The Wolverines are ranked #5 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Division 1 Poll.

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- The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.



-  The University of Michigan Dearborn Women's ice hockey team was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report twice in 2019.



-  Wolverines Junior Forward #24 Billy Brock was named WHAC Offensive Player of the Week.  The award was announced Monday night on the official WHAC website.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Concordia Adds Hockey" on 11/16/2017.











For more info about the UofM-D athletic program click on  athletics.umdearborn.edu



For more information about Concordia University athletics click on  www.concordiacardinals.com



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  achahockey.org



For WHAC stats, and standings click on  www.whac.net



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