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High School
Houghton and Calumet will play for the regional hockey title.
The Copper Kings shaded Jeffers 4-3 in yesterday’s first regional semifinal at the SDC. Drake Niemela opened the scoring for Calumet with a goal midway through the first quarter. Brogan Turner responded for the Jets just 19 seconds later. A late tally by Luke Hamlin gave Calumet a 2-1 lead going into the second frame. After Ben Anderson added to the lead, Max Nordstrom got one back for Jeffers. With four minutes remaining in the second, Erik Loukus’ short-handed score became the eventual game-winner. Turner’s second goal of the night on a power play midway through the third period narrowed the gap, but the Kings held on for the win. Beau Jukuri got the win in net, as Jeffers outshot Calumet 26-21. The Jets conclude a fine season as champions of the Great Lakes Hockey Conference, with a record of 19-8-1.
Houghton avenged their Wing Ding loss to Hancock by blanking the Bulldogs 5-0 in yesterday’s second semifinal. Brody Donnelly scored the Gremlins’ first three goals over the first two periods. Braden Kari and Gunner Gullstrand added insurance tallies in the third period. Cooper Flachs earned the shutout in net, as the Gremlins outshot the Bulldogs 36-16, including a 16-3 advantage in the first period. Hancock closes its season with a record of 14-11-3.
The Gremlins and Copper Kings will face off for the Region 17 title Wednesday at 7:00 at the SDC, with coverage from Keweenaw Report Sports.
In Region 18, Escanaba and Marquette will play for the title Wednesday. The Eskymoes eliminated Sault Ste Marie 9-1 last night. The Sentinels dispatched Kingsford 5-1 on Thursday.
Heikki Lunta again wiped out yesterday’s local high school basketball schedule.
We are aware of only two games that will be made up today…
- The Houghton girls will play at Negaunee today, with the JV at 10:30, and the varsity at noon.
- The Lake Linden-Hubbell girls will host Wakefield-Marenisco in a varsity-oly contest today at 5:30.
The Houghton swim team will compete at the U.P. Championships today at Marquette.
The L’Anse High School girls bowling team is headed to the Division Four state finals. The Purple Hornets qualified with a second-place finish at the regional tournament at Alpena yesterday. The championship tournament will be held next Saturday and Sunday at Skore Lanes in the Detroit suburb of Taylor.
College Basketball
Both Northern Michigan hoops teams play at Ferris State today. Both Michigan Tech teams will play at Ferris on Monday.
College Hockey
The Northern Michigan hockey team couldn’t hold an early lead, and fell to Lake Superior State 7-5 last evening. After taking a 2-0 lead in the opening period, the Lakers stormed back with three goals in the second. The teams combined for seven tallies in the third period. Northern’s Peter Cisar closed the gap to one with a goal with 73 seconds left in regulation, but Lake State sealed the win with a late empty-netter. The win gave the Lakers a 3-0 season lead over the Wildcats, which means the Cappo Cup will reside in the Soo for another year. NMU and LSSU will conclude their season series in Marquette tonight.
The Michigan Tech hockey team has the weekend off.
GLHL
The Portage Lake Pioneers outscored the Eagle River Falcons 7-4 last evening, and will host the M and M Shamrocks tonight at 7:30.
Matt Yeo had a hat trick as the Calumet Wolverines dispatched the Shamrocks 8-4 last night. The Wolverines will entertain the Falcons tonight at 7:30.
NHL
The Red Wings are off until February 26th because of the Olympic break.
NBA
The Pistons visit the Bulls tonight. Coverage will begin at 7:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Bucks resume play after the All-Star break with a resounding 139-118 win over the Pelicans last evening. Ryan Rollins scored 27, and Kevin Porter, Jr. added 25. The Bucks will host the Raptors tomorrow afternoon.
MLB
The Tigers begin their Grapefruit League schedule with a game against the Yankees today.
The Brewers open their Cactus League campaign today against a split Guardians squad.
Outdoor
Baraga County Trails in Motion will host a free Share the Trail event tomorrow. At Meadowbrook Park in L’Anse between 1:00 and 4:00, Downwind Sports will provide equipment demos, and opportunities to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing. At 2:00, a relaxed ski and snowshoe outing will begin at the Pinery Lakes Trail. Refreshments will be available at both locations.
Special Olympics
The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Bridge Street in Houghton will host a Soup-er Bowl Fundraiser for Special Olympics today from 5:30 until 8:00. Enjoy an all-you-can eat soup dinner, and receive a ceramic bowl decorated by one of the Area 39 athletes or volunteers. The cost is $25, and all are welcome.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Monday – Boys Basketball Division Three, District 65 play-in – Calumet at Jeffers – pregame around 5:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Monday – Boys Basketball Division Two, District 33 play-in – Houghton at Escanaba – pregame around 5:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
See our full Houghton and Calumet High School broadcast schedules here.
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