UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Former Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Petr Mrazek needed to make just 14 saves as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes blanked Detroit last night, 3-0, in the season opener for both teams. The two clubs have a rematch at Little Caesars Arena tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 6:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
After losing the season opener at Tampa Bay on Wednesday night, 5-1, the Chicago Blackhawks meet the defending Stanley Cup Champion Lightning again this evening at Amalie Arena.
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Grand Valley State’s men begin a two-game, two-day series in Ashland against the Eagles with a late afternoon contest today. The women’s teams face each other tomorrow and Sunday at Jack Miller Stadium.
In state major-college basketball last night, Michigan State’s game at Iowa was postponed due to COVID 19 issues with the Spartans, while Eastern Michigan held off Calvin, 67-56. This evening, Detroit entertains Green Bay and Oakland is home to Youngstown State.
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NBA action tonight finds the Chicago Bulls battling the Thunder in Oklahoma City, while the Pistons’ game with Washington at Little Caesars Arena has been postponed by the NBA due to COVID 19 issues with the visiting Wizards; Detroit returns to action tomorrow evening in Miami against the Heat.





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