Posts by Alana Dackiw
Walleye 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.
Read MoreDetroit 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.
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