Posts by Alana Dackiw
Eagles Win Late Thriller at Rynearson
Eastern Michigan survived a back-and-forth battle with Bowling Green, capped by a 44-yard game-winning field goal from Rudy Kessinger with under a minute left, lifting the Eagles to a 27–21 victory at Rynearson Stadium.
Read MoreVandy Downs Georgia 2–0, Moves On to SEC Title Match
In a tense, tightly contested second game, Vanderbilt eked out a 1–0 win thanks to a decisive finish and lockdown defending — a reminder that championships are won with grit as much as flair.
Read MoreCommodores Start Tournament Strong With 2–0 Win Over Alabama
Vanderbilt survived a wild quarterfinal against Alabama, coming from behind and capitalizing on a red-card to win 2–1 and punch its ticket to the SEC semifinal.
Read MoreToledo Dominates Indy in Home Opener
The Toledo Walleye put on a show in front of their home crowd, scoring three short-handed goals on their way to a 6–2 win over the Indy Fuel in their 2025–26 home opener. Chad Hillebrand and Will Hillman each netted two goals, while goaltender Carter Gylander stopped 23 of 25 shots in a statement victory at the Huntington Center.
Read MoreThe Great Lakes State Is Great at Hockey Right Now
This week, not one — but three Michigan schools sit in the national top 5 in college hockey: Michigan State, Michigan, and Western Michigan. It’s a snapshot of how the state is reclaiming its place as a blue-blood in the sport — and the rest of the country is watching.
Read MoreWalleye Split Weekend Series in Bloomington
The Toledo Walleye split their weekend road series against the Bloomington Bison, falling 4–2 on Friday before storming back with a 6–2 victory on Saturday. Brandon Hawkins led the way in the rematch with a hat trick, including a penalty-shot goal, while the Walleye offense erupted for four goals in the third period.
Read MoreLarkin Sets Red Wings Record
Dylan Larkin added another milestone to his career this week, becoming the all-time leader in games played by a U.S.-born player in Red Wings history. His 740th game in the winged wheel officially put him at the top of the list. The Waterford native has spent his entire career in Detroit since debuting in 2015, steadily…
Read MoreMichigan State Climbs to No. 1 After Sweep of Boston University
After sweeping then-No. 1 Boston University on the road, Michigan State earned the top spot in the national polls, a sign that this Spartan squad is ready to be taken seriously as a title contender.
Read MoreDetroit Captain Dylan Larkin Named NHL First Star of the Week
Dylan Larkin is on fire! Detroit’s captain piled up 9 points in four games, powering the Red Wings to a 5-1 start and earning the NHL’s First Star of the Week.
Read MoreFish Roll in Season Opener
The Toledo Walleye kicked off their 2025-26 season with a 4-1 win over the Indy Fuel, powered by special teams dominance and a strong showing in net.
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