LTU vs. Michigan

On Friday night, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (Blue Team) defeated the University of Michigan Wolverines 5-1.

     On Friday night, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (Blue Team) defeated the University of Michigan Wolverines 5-1.  The game was played at the Southfield Sports Arena.  The Blue Devils (Blue Team) also defeated the Wolverines 5-2 on Saturday night.  Saturday night's game was played at the Arctic Edge Ice Arena, in Canton.  Both teams compete in Division 3 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association). Click on the link below for more information about the ACHA.
     The Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (Blue Team) currently have an overall record of 10-1.  The Blue Devils compete in the MCHC (Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference).  The Blue Devils also field an ACHA Division 3 team known as the White Team.  Click on the links below for more information about the Lawrence Tech University athletic program, or the MCHC.
     The University of Michigan Wolverines currently have an overall record of 6-8.  The Wolverines compete in the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference.  The Wolverines also field an ACHA Division 2 hockey team, and a NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I hockey team.  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Michigan athletic program, the NCAA, or the University of Michigan ACHA Division 3 hockey club.  
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-  The Wolverines ACHA hockey team plays their home games at Yost Ice Arena, in Ann Arbor.



-  The Wolverines ACHA team also plays home games at the Arctic Edge Ice Arena, in Canton.



-  The Wolverines NCAA Division I hockey team currently has an overall record of 5-4-1 (1 tie).



-  Ken Gaffney is the Head Coach of both LTU hockey teams (Blue Team, and White Team).



-  LTU (Blue Team) has only one loss this season.  They fell to Adrian College 9-0 on November 4th.

-  LTU (Blue Team) has outscored opponents 50-24 so far this season.











For more information about Lawrence Tech University athletics click on  http://www.ltuathletics.com



For more info about the University of Michigan athletic program click on  www.mgoblue.com



For NCAA stats, and standings click on  www.ncaa.com



For more info about the UofM ACHA Division 3 hockey team click on  wolverineclubhockey.com



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  http://achahockey.org



For MCHC stats, and standings click on  mchconline.pointstreaksites.com

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LTU vs. Toledo

On Friday evening, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (White Team) defeated the University of Toledo Rockets 4-2.

     On Friday evening, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (White Team) defeated the University of Toledo Rockets 4-2.  The game was played at the Southfield Sports Arena.  The Blue Devils (White Team) also defeated the University of Toledo Rockets 3-2 in a shootout last night.  Last night's game was played in Toledo. Both schools compete in Division 3 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).  Click on the link below for more information about the ACHA.
     The Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (White Team) currently have an overall record of 5-4-1 (1 shootout loss).  The Blue Devils White Team competes in the North Region.  The Blue Devils also field an ACHA Division 3 hockey team known as the Blue Team.  Click on the link below for more information about the Lawrence Tech University athletic program.
     The University of Toledo Rockets currently have an overall record of 2-8-1 (2 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The Rockets compete in the Independent Region.  The Rockets also field an ACHA Division 2 hockey team.  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Toledo athletic program, or the University of Toledo hockey program.
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                                                                      Game Notes







-  Ken Gaffney is the Head Coach of both LTU hockey teams (Blue Team, and White Team).



-  The LTU White Team has a 1-2-1 record away from the Southfield Sports Arena.



-  Jake Rishel is the Head Coach of the Toledo Rockets ACHA Division 3 team.  



-  The Toledo Rockets will play their next two games against Adrian College (Black).



-  The Toledo Rockets play their home games at the Team Toledo Ice House.



-  The Team Toledo Ice House is located at 1258 W Alexis Road, in Toledo, Ohio.

For more information about Lawrence Tech University athletics click on http://www.ltuathletics.com



For more information about The University of Toledo athletic program click on  www.utrockets.com



For more info about the University of Toledo hockey program click on  www.utoledohockey.com



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  http://achahockey.org



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Doctor Doctor: Mr. M.D.

Bioethics issues have played and will continue to play an increasing role in Sports Law. And they have become front and center with the case of Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat.

For the last two seasons, Bosh has missed considerable playing time as a result of his susceptibility to blood clots in his legs. In one instance, a clot traveled to his lungs causing a pulmonary embolism, a blockage in one of the lung’s arteries, a dangerous and sometimes fatal condition. Bosh ended up in the hospital for nine days, losing 30 pounds and missing the last 30 games of the 2014-15 season

Patients susceptible to blood clots are treated with blood thinning medications such as Xarelto, an anticoagulant. In fact, Bosh appeared in a commercial for the drug touting its ability to help his condition. In the ad, which opens with the ten-time all-star nailing a 3-pointer, Bosh says: “When I was sidelined with blood clots in my lungs, it was serious. Fortunately, my doctor had a game plan.” That doctor, of course, is not one employed by the Miami Heat, but his personal physician in whom he has placed his trust to not just keep him alive but to keep him on the court so he can earn the remaining $76,000,000 on his contract.

Drugs such as Xarelto don’t actually thin the blood. Instead, they slow the chemical process the body uses to clot the blood in the event of an injury like a cut or bruise. For that reason, the main risk of such products is excessive bleeding in the event of such an injury, particularly internal bleeding which can cause heart attacks and strokes. The package insert for Xarelto actually advises the user to “avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury.” Obviously, professional basketball would be included in just such an activity.

Therein lies the rub for the Miami Heat who have advised Bosh that he has failed the team physical according to the team’s doctors. Bosh and his doctors claim he is fit to suit up. They say athletes in other sports have had similar clotting problems and have managed the condition, principally by flushing the system of anticoagulants before competing. Professional basketball, however, is sometimes a three game a week affair and anticoagulants are usually prescribed for daily use not an on-again-off-again routine.

What is the right course from a bioethics standpoint? Team doctors certainly have conflicting loyalties. Do they look out for the best interests of the team—which is petrified of any player dying on the court traumatizing the fans—or the interests of the player?

Let’s leave aside the team’s obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of a medical condition like Bosh’s.

The best approach, it seems to me, is to allow the player to make his own medical decisions along with his personal physicians. Teams have the right to consult with those physicians to ensure they are competent and justified in their opinions and treatment decisions, but they should defer to those whose only interest is in the player’s well-being.

4th Annual M.S.S.R. Awards

Justin Verlander won his 6th Mitten State Sports Report Award.

     The Mitten State Sports Report is unveiling its 4th Annual M.S.S.R. (Mitten State Sports Report) Awards. There is no award ceremony, no voting process, and there was no production of any trophies, or certificates of any kind.  Awards are based upon the previous 365 days.  Scroll down to check out the winners of the 4th Annual M.S.S.R. Awards.  Be sure to click on past months to check out previous M.S.S.R. Award winners.
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                                                 4th Annual Mitten State Sports Report Awards










-  Best Mitten State Baseball Player



                                                                Miguel Cabrera (5th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Football Player              



                                                                 Matthew Stafford (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Basketball Player



                                                                  Andre Drummond (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Hockey Player



                                                                 Dylan Larkin







-  Best Mitten State MMA Fighter



                                                             Joe Warren (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Wrestler



                                                               Rhino (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Boxer



                                                               Claressa Shields (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Soccer Player



                                                                 Dominic Scicluna







-  Best Mitten State Race Car Driver



                                                                Brad Keselowski (4th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Sports Analyst



                                                               Jalen Rose (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Play by Play Person



                                                               George Blaha (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Color Commentator



                                                                Rod Allen (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Coach



                                                               Jim Harbaugh (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)  







-  Best Mitten State Breakthrough Player



                                                                  Michael Fullmer







-  Best Mitten State Comeback Player



                                                                  Cameron Maybin







-  Best Mitten State Upset  

                                                                        College Football

                                 Central Michigan University  30 - 27    Oklahoma State University







-  Best Mitten State Moment



                                               Michael Fullmer wins the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year Award.







-  Best Mitten State Team



                                                               University of Michigan football team







-   Best Mitten State Female Athlete



                                                              Claressa Shields (4th M.S.S.R. Award)  







-  Best Mitten State Male Athlete



                                                              Justin Verlander (5th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Mitten State Sports Community Leader



                                                               Justin Verlander (6th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Mitten State Sports Lifetime Achievement Award



                                                                        Gordie Howe










                                                                         Game Notes







-  Justin Verlander has the most M.S.S.R. Awards of all time with 6.



-  Miguel Cabrera has the 2nd most M.S.S.R. Awards of all time with 5.



-  Brad Keselowski, and Claressa Shields have the 3rd most M.S.S.R. Awards of all time with 4.



-  The 1st M.S.S.R. Awards were published on 8/31/2013.



-  The 2nd Annual M.S.S.R. Awards were published on 9/30/2014.



-  The 3rd Annual M.S.S.R. Awards were published on 11/5/2015.  

Dominic Scicluna won the M.S.S.R. Best Soccer Player Award.

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U19 Girls Hockey Tournaments

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                                                                https://www.itshockeytime.com 


                                                                    Girls Hockey Tournaments










     Hockey Time Productions is an organization that offers hockey tournaments for boys, girls, and adults. There are tournaments all over the Midwest for different age groups.  Scroll down to see information about upcoming U19 (Under 19) Girls Hockey Tournaments in our area.  Click on the link below for more information about Hockey Time Productions.
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                                                   Upcoming U19 Girls Hockey Tournaments









11/25/2016 - 11/27/2016     Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series     Brighton/Novi





1/13/2017 - 1/16/2017     Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series        Detroit  





2/17/2017 - 2/20/2017     Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series        Detroit  





3/10/2017 - 3/12/2017     Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series        Detroit  





4/21/2017 - 4/23/2017     Girls Motown Cup Tournament Series        Detroit










                                                                        Game Notes





-  There's a U19 Girls Hockey Tournament in South Bend, Indiana from 2/10/2017 - 2/12/2017.



-  The Indiana Tournament is called the Girls Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series.



-  There's a U19 Girls Hockey Tournament in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1/13/2017 - 1/16/2017.



-  The Pittsburgh Tournament is called the Girls Three Rivers Cup Tournament Series.



-  There's a U19 Girls Hockey Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio from 11/25/2016 - 11/27/2016.



-  The Cleveland Tournament is called the Girls Rock 'N Roll Cup Tournament Series.










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UofM-D vs. WMU

On Saturday, the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines defeated the Western Michigan University Stallions 4-2.

     Last Saturday, the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines defeated the Western Michigan University Stallions 4-2.  The Wolverines also defeated the Stallions 7-2 on Friday night.  Both schools compete in Division I of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association), and both teams play in the GLCHL (Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League).  Scroll down to check out exclusive photos from Saturday night's game. Click on the links below for more information about the ACHA, or the GLCHL.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines currently have an overall record of 6-5-1 (1 shootout loss). The Wolverines are ranked #14 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Division I Poll.  Click on the link below for more information about the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program.
     The Western Michigan University Stallions currently have an overall record of 4-9.  Western Michigan University also fields a NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I hockey team known as the Broncos.  Click on the link below for more information about the Western Michigan University athletic program, or the Western Michigan University Stallions.
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The Wolverines are currently ranked #14 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Division I Poll.  

                                                                            Game Notes







-  The WMU Broncos are ranked #18 in the Country according to the latest NCAA Division I Poll.



-  The WMU Broncos currently have an overall record of 6-3-1 (1 tie).



-  The UofM-D Wolverines will not play another hockey game until December 2nd.



-  Chris Brassard is the Head Coach of the WMU Stallions.



-  Chris Haltinner is the Head Coach of the UofM-D Wolverines.



-  Chris Haltinner is in his 4th season as Head Coach of the UofM-D Wolverines.  

Western Michigan University also fields a NCAA Division I hockey team known as the Broncos.  Click on the links below.

For more information about the UofM-D athletic program click on  gowolves.net 



For more information about the WMU athletic program click on  www.wmubroncos.com 



For more information about the WMU Stallions click on  wmuhockey.pointstreaksites.com 



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  http://achahockey.org 



For GLCHL stats, and standings click on  glchl.pointstreaksites.com 



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Ice Sculptures In Dearborn

There were ice sculptures at Henry Ford College last Saturday.  Henry Ford College is located in Dearborn.

     On Saturday, November 12th, Henry Ford College played host to a College Ice Carving Invitational. Oakland Community College, and Henry Ford College were just a couple of the schools that competed in the event. Saturday's competition kicked off the 2016-2017 College Ice Sculpting Season.  Henry Ford College is also scheduled to compete in the 2017 Plymouth Ice Festival (January 6th - January 8th).  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from Saturday's ice carving competition.  Click on the link below for more information about Henry Ford College.
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Henry Ford College is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Plymouth Ice Festival.

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-  Henry Ford College is home to the Hawks.



-  Henry Ford College was formerly known as Henry Ford Community College.  



-  Fox 2 Detroit was at Saturday's College Ice Carving Invitational.



-  HFC baseball, basketball, and softball teams have all been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.



-  The 2014 Plymouth Ice Festival was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.



-  The 2015 Plymouth Ice Festival was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.  



-  The 2016 Plymouth Ice Festival was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.  

Saturday's competition kicked of the 2016-2017 College Ice Sculpting Season.

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For more information about Henry Ford College click on  https://www.hfcc.edu   



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