Posts by Alana Dackiw
Chippewas 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.
Read MoreMud Hens Inch Closer to Playoffs
Toledo came alive early and never cooled off in Thursday’s showdown against Louisville. A flurry of hits in the opening innings set the tone as the Mud Hens took another big step toward a postseason berth.
Read MoreNothing Until the Seventh, Everything in the Ninth
The Toledo Mud Hens saved all their fireworks for the ninth inning Sunday night. After falling behind in the seventh, Toledo rallied late, and Kevin Newman’s walk-off single lifted the Hens to a 2-1 win over the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field.
Read MoreKim Shines in Debut, but Eagles Fall in Season Opener at Texas State
Noah Kim’s 248-yard debut and Dontae McMillan’s 113 all-purpose yards highlighted Eastern Michigan’s season opener, as the Eagles showed flashes of promise in a 52-27 road loss at Texas State.
Read MoreDetroit’s Rising Goaltender: Sebastian Cossa
Detroit’s goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa has steadily compiled an impressive résumé. A 15th-overall pick in 2021 and a 2022 World Junior gold medalist, he has earned awards and standout stats at every level. In 2022–23 he dominated the ECHL, earning Goaltender of the Month in March and an All-Star selection. He followed that with a strong AHL campaign and even won his first NHL game in 2024. Such a résumé has begun to catch the eye of other NHL teams.
Read MoreLefty Reliever Drew Sommers to Make MLB Debut
After striking out nearly 28% of batters faced and holding lefties to a .165 average across Double-A and Triple-A, Drew Sommers has earned his call to the big leagues. The left-handed reliever will join the Tigers’ bullpen for his Major League debut Friday.
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