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Houghton Gremlins center Jack Sayen scored four goals, tying an MHSAA record, in Houghton’s 5-2 win over Orchard Lake-St. Mary’s Saturday at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, which helped the Gremlins win their second state championship in school history and first since 1982. Friday, he had ...

Tyler Miller named CCHA Defenseman of the Week

HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies sophomore defenseman Tyler Miller has been named the CCHA Defenseman of the Week the conference announced on Monday. Miller led conference blueliners with three points last week, dishing out three assists in Michigan Tech's Mason Cup quarterfinal series victory over Bowling Green State. Leading league defensemen in plus-minus (+4), he recorded one shot and one block, while averaging 18:45 minutes per game. On Friday, he had three helpers in a 5-3 Huskies victory. He then posted a +2 rating in a 3-2 series-clinching 3-2 win on Saturday. Miller ...

Michigan Tech football unveils 2026 Schedule

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Tech Huskies ootball team has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 season. The 104th season of Michigan Tech football features an 11-game slate, highlighted by six home games played at Kearly Stadium, five games on the road, and seven GLIAC contests. For the third-straight season, the Huskies will begin the season with a week zero matchup against Bemidji State, to be played in Bemidji, Minnesota, on Aug. 27. The Huskies have gone 1-1 with the Beavers over the last two seasons, with a 37-17 win over No. 16-ranked Bemidji State at Kearly Stadium in last year's ...

The unassuming hero

HOUGHTON — Even 24 hours later, Houghton Gremlins senior forward Jack Sayen was still trying to process what had happened the day before. The alternate captain had just scored an MSHAA record-tying four goals as he helped lift the Gremlins to their first state championship since 1982. He ...

Michigan announces All-State hockey selections

HOUGHTON — Several area high school hockey players were honored with the announcement of the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association All-State teams. The Houghton Gremlins and Calumet Copper Kings both had three players named to the First Team as part of a group of 10 Upper Peninsula ...

Ewen-Trout Creek girls advance with win

HOUGHTON — Fresh out of districts, the Ewen-Trout Creek Panthers and L'Anse Purple Hornets girls basketball teams met on neutral ground Monday night for a Division 3 Region 25 semifinal game. The Panthers came out on top, 53-36. When asked what was the key to victory, Ewen-Trout Creek ...