Posts by Alana Dackiw
Detroit Red Wings shine in rare bright spot on disappointing Michigan weekend
It was a bleak weekend for Michigan sports fans — the Lions fell to Kansas City, the Tigers were eliminated by Seattle, and both the University of Michigan and Michigan State lost in college play — all while the Detroit Red Wings provided the sole good news. Detroit won back-to-back games against the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-3 at home and 3-2 on the road), a promising run that starkly contrasts with the state’s other teams.
Read MoreEagles Rally Past NIU 16–10
Eastern Michigan overcame an 80-yard touchdown to Northern Illinois and rallied late with a field goal and a touchdown pass to secure a 16–10 victory at Rynearson Stadium. Rudy Kessinger’s leg and Noah Kim’s poise were key in the Eagles’ second-half comeback.
Read MoreDetroit Silences Seattle in 11-Inning Battle
The Detroit Tigers silenced a sold-out T-Mobile Park with clutch late-inning execution and a touch of postseason magic. Behind Kerry Carpenter’s blast and Zach McKinstry’s 11th-inning heroics, Detroit stole Game 1 of the ALDS in Seattle.
Read MoreRed Wings Sweep Maple Leafs to Close Preseason
Detroit capped its preseason with a statement sweep over Toronto, combining grit, scoring depth, and clutch execution in two impressive wins. If the Red Wings’ final tune-up is any indication, this group is ready to make noise when the games start to count.
Read MoreTigers Earn Spot in the ALDS
The Detroit Tigers are moving on. A clutch home run from Dillon Dingler and a four-run seventh inning sealed a 6–3 win over the Guardians, sending Detroit to the ALDS with momentum and belief.
Read MoreChippewas Hold Off EMU 24–13
Eastern Michigan battled back, but Central Michigan’s big first quarter proved too much. Despite late scores from EMU, the Chippewas held on for a 24–13 win in front of a packed Kelly/Shorts Stadium crowd of 28,605.
Read MoreRed Wings Close Training Camp with Red & White Game in Grand Rapids
In front of a sellout crowd of 10,834 at Van Andel Arena, Team White skated away with a 3-2 shootout victory over Team Red to cap Detroit’s 2025 Training Camp. Elmer Söderblom tallied twice and Amadeus Lombardi chipped in two assists, while Jonatan Berggren and Emmitt Finnie scored for Team Red.
Read MoreMud Hens Close 2025 Season with 7-2 Win in Iowa
The Mud Hens wrapped up 2025 with a complete performance, showcasing both power at the plate and depth on the mound in a 7-2 victory.
Read MoreKessinger Calls Game
Eastern Michigan needed one more drive — and they executed it perfectly. With just three seconds left, Rudy Kessinger drilled a 42-yard field goal to lift the Eagles past Louisiana 34–31, sealing a wild back-and-forth finish that featured big runs, defensive swings, and a near-comeback.
Read MoreHockey Community Mourns Orca Wiesblatt
The hockey community is mourning the loss of Orca Wiesblatt, a 25-year-old forward who died in a car accident over the weekend in British Columbia. Known for his toughness, energy, and infectious smile, Wiesblatt was set to begin his second professional season with the Allen Americans of the ECHL this fall after a standout year with the Athens Rock Lobsters.
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