UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 1, 2025) – JT Compher’s goal with 5:34 left in the third period snapped a 2-2 tie as the Red Wings ushered out the old year by defeating the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena last night, 4-2. Detroit skates in Columbus against the Blue Jackets tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 6:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Cam Fowler scored twice as the visiting St. Louis Blues spoiled the NHL Winter Classic for the Blackhawks outside at Wrigley Field yesterday, 6-2. Chicago entertains the Montreal Canadiens at the United Center on Friday evening.
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NBA play on New Year’s Night finds the Pistons home to the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, and the Chicago Bulls meeting the Wizards in Washington.
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At the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa yesterday, Michigan beat Alabama, 19-13.
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Alex Doucet and Antti Tuomisto each had a goal and an assist as the Griffins downed the visiting Monsters at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids last night, 5-1. The two teams have a rematch at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland tomorrow evening.





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