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High School
In hockey Saturday…
- Jeffers wrapped up its season with a 4-3 overtime loss at Alpena. Benton Rajala, Brit Heinonen and Griffin Heinonen scored for the Jets.
Calumet and Marquette will play for the championship of the U.P. JV hockey tournament today. Unofficial statistics were provided by Jeff Harju, who called the games on KBear 102.3.
In yesterday’s first semifinal, the Copper Kings defeated Houghton 5-4 in overtime.
1st period
– 4:46 Cal-Henry Pennala from Robert Loukus and Sawyer Garrow
– 16:54 Htn-Joel Durocher from Calvin Rinkanen and Carter Campioni
2nd period
– 0:37 Cal-Kaden Cronenwirth from Dawson Hendrickson and Liam deBeaubien
– 4:40 Cal-Josh Asiala from Tyler Halonen shorthanded
3rd period
– 0:41 Htn-Cale Repp from Micah Rynnanen and Carter Campioni
– 5:34 Htn-Brodi Jenkins from Mannie Trewartha
– 9:36 Cal-Josh Asiala (2) unassisted
– 14:57 Htn-Drake Markham from Calvin Rinkanen
OT
– 2:54 Cal-Lewis Nagel from Dawson Hendrickson and Robert Loukus
Saves – Calumet Jett Stites 21 saves on 25 shots, Houghton Brandon Van Karsen 20 saves on 25 shots
Power plays Houghton 0/5, Calumet 0/1
1st star – Lewis Nagel GWG for Calumet
2nd star – Calvin Rinkanen, 2 assists for Houghton
3rd star – Josh Asiala 2 goals for Calumet
In the second semifinal, Marquette routed Hancock 11-3.
1st period
– 7:06 Mqt-Ethan Uimari from Easton Aho
– 8:27 Mqt-Ethan Jensen from Colton Hartz and Carter Tonella
– 10:50 Mqt-Ethan Jensen (2) from Jack Keough
– 13:14 Han-Olan Kangas from Charlie Bastian and Brayden Beaudette on powerplay
– 15:17 Mqt-Sevrin Swanson from Ethan Jensen and Colton Hartz on powerplay
2nd period
– 5:09 Mqt-Easton Dellies from Jacob Spagnuolo and Colton Hartz on powerplay
– 5:38 Mqt-Ethan Uimari (2) from Jack Keough
– 13:30 Mqt-Brady Janofski from Jack Keough and Easton Aho
– 14:47 Han-Charlie Bastian from Daniel Sturos on powerplay
3rd
– 5:36 Han-Dustin Pietala from unassisted shorthanded
– 6:02 Mqt-Colton Hartz from Ethan Jensen on powerplay
– 6:32 Mqt-Jacob Spagnuolo from Colton Hartz on powerplay
– 7:03 Mqt-Luke Trudeau unassisted on powerplay
– 8:09 Mqt-Ethan Uimari (3) on powerplay
– 8:51 Mqt-Ethan Jenson (3) on powerplay
Hancock goaltender Brian Ponnikas was sidelined by a major penalty late in the game. Hancock had no backup goaltender, so Marquettes last four or five goals were scored into an empty net.
Power plays Hancock 2/3, Mqt 6/6
1st star Ethan Jensen hattrick and 2 assists for Mqt
2nd star Ethan Uimari hattrick for Mqt
3rd star Charlie Bastian goal and assist for Hancock
The tournament wraps up today. Houghton faces Hancock in the consolation match at 9:00. Calumet and Marquette will play for the title at 11:00. Coverage of both games will begin around 8:40 on KBear 102.3.
In boys basketball Saturday…
- Jeffers fell to Gwinn 51-25.
At the U.P. Swim Finals Saturday in Marquette, the Houghton boys finished second to Marquette. Individual winners included Beau Haataja in the 100 backstroke and the 200 freestyle, and the boys 400 freestyle relay team. The girls placed third, behind Marquette and Kingsford. See full results here.
College Basketball
Kendall Standfest scored 22 points, as the Michigan Tech women’s basketball team defeated Lake Superior State 75-62 Saturday.
The Tech men’s team claimed sole possession of first place in the GLIAC with an 80-75 victory over the 15th-ranked Lakers. Adam Hobson scored a season-best 24 points, as the Huskies came from 14 points down to claim the win.
The Northern Michigan women’s team grabbed sole possession of second place in the GLIAC by waltzing past Ferris State 75-48 Saturday. Alyssa Hill scored 19.
The NMU men lost 91-84 to the 20th-ranked Bulldogs. Dylan Kuehl netted 31 points.
College Hockey
The MTU hockey team battled to a 4-4 tie at Augustana Saturday night, then earned the bonus CCHA standings point in a shootout. Alex Nordstrom scored twice, and Chase Pietila and Philip Fankl also found the net for the Huskies. Derek Mullahy made 25 saves.
Northern’s hockey team had the weekend off.
College Skiing
Saturday was freestyle day at the CCSA championships at the Tech Trails. Michigan Tech skiers Tryg Solberg and Colin Freed placed first and second in the men’s senior 20k, with Adrik Kraftson from NMU fourth. Northern’s Victoria Dybwad won the women’s senior 20k, with Bridget Burns, Greta Hansen and Alice McNight of the Huskies finishing third, fourth and fifth. Gideon Talbot of the Copper Country Ski Tigers took third place in the boys U14 3k. See Saturday’s full results here.
Classic style competition will take place today.
Great Lakes Hockey League
The Portage Lake Pioneers rode a strong third period to an 8-5 win over the Eagle River Falcons Saturday.
The Calumet Wolverines clobbered the Sun Prairie Killer Bees 11-4.
NHL
The Red Wings are off until February 22nd, as the NHL continues its pause to allow players to compete in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
NBA
The Pistons are off until Friday, when they visit the Spurs. Coverage will begin at 8:05 on 99.3 The Lift.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Today – JV Hockey Tourney – Houghton v Hancock in the consolation match at 9:00; Calmet v Marquette in the championship game at 11:00 – 8:40 broadcast on KBear 102.3.
- Tomorrow – Girls Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – 6:15 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tomorrow – Boys Basketball – Bessemer at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Jeffers at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Forest Park at Marquette – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Wednesday – Hockey – Regional semifinals – Houghton v Hancock at 5:00; Calumet v Jeffers at 7:00 – both games on KBear 102.3.
- Thursday – Girls Basketball – Ironwood at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Friday – Girls Basketball – Lake Linden-Hubbell at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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