UNDATED (WHTC) – Goals by Lee Stempniak, Joakim Nordstrom, Jordan Staal and Elias Lindholm enabled the Carolina Hurricanes to defeat the visiting Red Wings last night, 4-1. The loss eliminated Detroit from playoff consideration, ending a 25-year playoff run. The Wings start playing out the string this season by skating in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Lightning tomorrow evening. Coverage begins at 7:10 PM on 1450 WHTC and the new 99.7 FM.
The Chicago Blackhawks are in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins in a Wednesday Night Rivalry contest.
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Goran Dragic scored 28 points, but the visiting Miami Heat needed a tip-in at the buzzer by Hassan Whiteside to beat the Pistons last night, 97-96. Detroit entertains the Brooklyn Nets at the Palace of Auburn Hills tomorrow evening.
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Spring Training action on Tuesday saw the Tigers down the New York Yankees, 6-3; the Cubs fall to the San Francisco Giants, 10-7; and the White Sox slip against the Kansas City Royals, 7-4. Today, the Tigers take on the Philadelphia Phillies, with broadcast time at 1 PM with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price from Lakeland on 1450 WHTC and the new 99.7 FM; the Cubs meet the Oakland Athletics; and the White Sox battle the San Diego Padres.
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Lorenzo Brown tossed in 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Drive disposed of the visiting Maine Red Claws at the DeltaPlex last night, 107-95. Grand Rapids continues playing out the string this season by facing the Knicks in Westchester tomorrow evening.
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The Grand Rapids Griffins host the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena tonight.