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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 coach ...

A hero’s welcome

HOUGHTON — It had been 10 years since a Copper Country team saw an escort like the one that greeted the Houghton Gremlins hockey team across the Upper Peninsula. By the time they reached Chassell Sunday night, what felt like every local fire department vehicle was ready to help lead a ...

Gino’s takes Oldtimers championship with win over Calumet Electronics

HANCOCK — To say this season in the Copper Country Oldtimers Hockey League has gone to plan for Gino’s Restaurant would be far from the truth. However, it ended in the best way possible, as they scored two goals to open the championship game, and four of the last five, to win 7-4 over ...

College Athlete of the Week

Michigan Tech forward Owen Baker had two assists Saturday in the Huskies’ 3-2 win over the Bowling Green State Falcons to sweep the CCHA Tournament quarterfinal series. Baker, a junior transfer from Michigan State had not been in the lineup prior to Friday night since Feb. 7 against ...