UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – The Detroit Red Wings welcome the Buffalo Sabres to Little Caesars Arena this evening. Coverage with Ken Kal and Paul Woods begins at 7:10 PM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM.
Nick Schmaltz’ goal in the seventh round of the shootout enabled the Blackhawks to outlast the visiting Ottawa Senators last night, 3-2. Chicago hosts the San Jose Sharks at the United Center tomorrow evening.
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Grand Valley State’s men and women are in Sault Ste. Marie for games against Lake Superior State in a batlle of Lakers this evening.
In state major college basketball last night, Michigan won at Penn State, 72-63. This evening, Detroit is home to Milwaukee and Oakland entertains Green Bay.
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The NBA resumes regular season action this evening following a week-long All-Star Game break, with the Chicago Bulls awaiting the arrival of the Philadelphia 76ers to the United Center.
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Brandon Pirri had two goals and an assist as the visiting Chicago Wolves disposed of the Griffins last night, 5-2. Grand Rapids opens a two-game weekend series with the Iowa Wild at Van Andel Arena on Saturday evening.