95.7 & 1400 WSJM Sports @wsjmsports wsjmsports.com Wednesday, February 01, 2017
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
New Jersey Devils 4, Detroit Red Wings 3
San Jose Sharks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Devils 4, Red Wings 3 – Devils start fast and hold on to beat Red Wings 4-3
Kyle Palmieri scored twice and Cory Schneider made 27 saves, helping the New Jersey Devils hold on for a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Stefan Noesen gave the Devils the lead on their first shot 1:28 into the game. Palmieri put New Jersey ahead 2-0 lead less than five minutes later and restored its two-goal advantage with 34 seconds left in the second period with the first of his team’s two short-handed goals. Detroit’s Henrik Zetterberg scored with 1:47 remaining in the second, but the struggling team he leads stayed within a goal for less than 1 1/2 minutes. The Devils went up 3-1 midway through on Adam Henrique’s short-handed goal. Detroit pulled within a score on goals from Tomas Tatar and Nick Jensen. Detroit had an extra skater when Palmieri was called for interference with 2:16 left and pulled Jared Coreau about a minute later, but it couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity to extend the game to overtime.
Sharks 3, Blackhawks 1 – Hertl gets game-winner in Sharks’ 3-1 win over Blackhawks
Tomas Hertl scored the game-winner with 2:03 remaining in regulation after Patrick Marleau scored his 499th career goal, helping the San Jose Sharks win for the seventh time in eight games, 3-1 over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Hertl, who missed 32 games with a knee injury, got his first goal since Oct. 27 when he knocked in the rebound of Brent Burns’ shot to help the Sharks match last year’s home win total of 18 in the first game back from the All-Star break. Joe Pavelski added an empty-netter to cap a night that nearly included a milestone for Marleau. He had an apparent goal wiped off by an offside call on replay before scoring No. 499 in the second period. Martin Jones made 24 saves. Dennis Rasmussen scored for the Blackhawks, who have lost three straight games. Corey Crawford made 26 saves.
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Western Michigan 90, Ohio 85
Buffalo 101, Central Michigan 91
Kent State 70, Eastern Michigan 64
WMU 90, Ohio 85 – Western Michigan rallies from 21 down to beat Ohio 90-85
Thomas Wilder scored 22 of his 29 points in the second half, including a go-ahead free throw, Tucker Haymond added 20, and Western Michigan overcame a 21-point deficit with a late run to beat Ohio 90-85 last night to end a four-game skid. The Bobcats led by as many as 21 in the 1st half.
Buffalo 101, CMU 91 – Buffalo tops Central Michigan 101-91 behind Hamilton’s 27
Blake Hamilton scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, C.J. Massinburg added 19 points with a career-high five 3-pointers, and Buffalo shot 50.7 percent from the field to beat Central Michigan 101-91 last night. Willie Conner scored 18 points, and David Kadiri added 13 for the Bulls.
Kent State 70, EMU 64 – Halls’ 24 points, 11 boards lead Kent State past E. Michigan
Jimmy Hall had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylin Walker grabbed a key offensive rebound and made two late free throws, and Kent State held off Eastern Michigan 70-64 last night. Willie Mangum IV had 22 points and James Thompson IV added 14 points and 14 rebounds for Eastern Michigan.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m.
New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:30 p.m.
NCAAWBB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Ohio at Central Michigan, 6:00 p.m.
Michigan at Illinois, 8:00 p.m.
MCCAAMBB – Men’s Junior College Basketball
Last Night
Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Lake Michigan College, 7:30 p.m. 95.7 & 1400 WSJM Sports
MCCAAWBB – Women’s Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Lake Michigan College, 5:30 p.m. 95.7 & 1400 WSJM Sports
Super Bowl 51 – Houston police chief: Protests part of Super Bowl security
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says authorities are ready to handle any protests that might occur during Super Bowl week in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order on refugees and immigration. Acevedo said Tuesday that officials have not been taken by surprise because dealing with the potential for demonstrations has always been part of security planning efforts. Officials are monitoring the possibility of additional protests after demonstrations against the order took place nationwide last weekend. The police chief said with high profile events like the Super Bowl, “you have to prepare and expect some type of protest.” Acevedo said the biggest security problem authorities have dealt with so far is personal items left unsecured in vehicles, making them easy targets for thieves.
Super Bowl 51– NFL nixes GNC Super Bowl ad
Nutritional supplement seller GNC intended to use a 30-second Super Bowl ad to revamp its image. But the NFL had other ideas. GNC says it was notified that it will not be allowed to air the ad it created _ or any ad _ during the game Sunday because it violates an NFL policy against having supplements advertised during its games. It’s the first time in recent memory that an advertiser has been banned completely.
Gordie Howe jersey stolen, jeopardizing youth hockey season
A jersey autographed by Gordie Howe has been stolen from the ice rink it was supposed to raise money for. The jersey was taken from an arena in Asquith, about 25 miles west of Saskatoon, during a break-in over weekend. It was supposed to be raffled off during an annual fundraiser to support the rink. Jody Nehring with the Asquith community sports center said Tuesday that the theft has been particularly hard on kids who use the rink. Nehring told 650 CKOM “there were a lot of tears shed” and said the children are “devastated.” Without the funds from raffling the Howe jersey, they may not get to play hockey next year, she said. Nehring believes the jersey was specifically targeted in the theft. The uniform was on display while tickets were sold and then locked in a back room. The jersey had been donated by one of Howe’s relatives. Howe died June 10, 2016, at the age of 88.
MLS – Chicago’s Soldier Field will host MLS All-Star Game
Chicago’s Soldier Field will host this year’s Major League Soccer All-Star game, the league announced Tuesday. The match on Aug. 2 will feature the MLS All-Stars against an international team that has not been named yet. The Chicago Fire, who play at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, will host the event. It is the first time in six years that the game will not be played at an MLS home venue. The 2010 All-Star game was played at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Fire owner Andrew Hauptman and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel attended a press conference Tuesday announcing the game. The Fire, embarking on its 20th year, previously hosted the All-Star game at Toyota Park against Chelsea in 2006. Fire Coach Veljko Paunovic will manage the MLS All-Stars.
ECHL – East Coast Hockey League
Tonight
Reading Royals at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore 54, Gull Lake 45
Lakeshore hung on for a 54-45 Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference non-division win at Gull Lake. The Lancers led by as many as 14 in the 4th quarter only to see the Blue Devils rally to within two. Max Gaishin hit six straight free throws in the closing minutes to preserve the win. Gaishin led Lakeshore with a game high 22 points, Colin Brushwyler added 16. The Lancers improve to 5-7.
St. Joseph 62, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 43
St. Joseph improved to 6-5 on the season after a 62-43 win over Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, Michael Hunn had 17 points to led the Bears to the win. Mason Scramlin had 11 points off the bench for the Bears. Nick Luttrell had 16 for Loy Norrix, who fall to 1-10 on the season.
Battle Creek Central 52, Niles 52
Portage Northern 61, Mattawan 60
Kalamazoo Central 62, Portage Central 38
Wolverine
South Haven 73, Vicksburg 66
South Haven trailed for three quarters against Vicksburg last night, but stormed back in the fourth to take the lead and win it, 73-66. Four Rams were in double figures led by Caskadara Smith with 16. Joe Wilkins, DaMari Palmer, and Cam Watkins each had 13. Vicksburg’s Deondre Lovell led all scorers with 25. South Haven improves to 11-4 overall and travel to Paw Paw Friday night.
Edwardsburg 58, Allegan 40
Non-Conference/Independent
Lake Michigan Catholic 52, Decatur 36
Michigan Lutheran 50, White Pigeon 35
Harper Creek 68, Battle Creek Lakeview 64
Battle Creek Pennfield 60, Otsego 53
Centreville 52, Marcellus 49
Delton-Kellogg 53, Constantine 47
Sturgis 52, Coldwater 50
SAC
Coloma 54, Watervliet 36
Schoolcraft 101, Lawton 44
Saugatuck 73, Bangor 38
Fennville 56, Gobles 44
Kalamazoo Christian 72, Galesburg-Augusta 32
Boys Swimming
St. Joseph 123, South Bend Clay 39
Battle Creek Central 93, Bridgman 92
South Haven 96, Sturgis 72
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake 43, Lakeshore 41
Lakeshore suffered only their 3rd defeat of the season as the Lady Lancers fell to Gull Lake 43-41. Sarah Dubbert had 15 points to lead Lakeshore in the defeat. The Lancers fall to 11-3 on the season.
St. Joseph 42, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 22
Anna Fischer led a balanced St. Joe offense and had a game high 13 points to give the Lady bears a 42-22 win at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. St. Joe took a 21-5 lead at the half on the way to the win. St. Joe is now 12-2 and host Lakeshore on Friday night at 5:45.
Niles 54, Battle Creek Central 40
Portage Northern 42, Mattawan 37
Wolverine
Vicksburg 43, South Haven 20
Non-Conference/Independent
Battle Creek Lakeview 57, Harper Creek 37
Edwardsburg 57, Buchanan 39
Dowagiac 51, Bridgman 26
Coldwater 56, Sturgis 34
Comstock 50, Allegan 27
Otsego 57, Battle Creek Pennfield 51
Plainwell 43, Hopkins 31
Centreville 55, Marcellus 36
Delton Kellogg 50, Constantine 46
SAC
Watervliet 42, Coloma 22
Schoolcraft 62, Lawton 34
Saugatuck 45, Bangor 30
Gobles 54, Fennville 32
Galesburg-Augusta 55, Kalamazoo Christian 49 (OT)
