POPULARITY
14 episodes with erik portillo
8 episodes with erik portillo
7 episodes with erik portillo
6 episodes with erik portillo
8 episodes with erik portillo
4 episodes with erik portillo
3 episodes with erik portillo
3 episodes with erik portillo
3 episodes with erik portillo
Mike Buckley and Bill Ranford join host Jesse Cohen to evaluate the LA Kings goaltending for the 2024-25 season. Mike Buckley discusses a strong season from Darcy Kuemper and the goaltending at the NHL level while Bill Ranford updates us on Hampton Slukynsky, Carter George and Erik Portillo.
Ontario opens up a weekend home-and-home series on Friday night in Coachella Valley against the Firebirds. Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran take a look back at the Reign's win over Calgary on Wednesday night with postgame thoughts from head coach Marco Sturm and goaltender Erik Portillo and preview the contest coming up at Acrisure Arena.
Veteran NHL host and reporter Jeff Marek stops by to talk about his new show "The Sheet"In addition, John and Dennis discuss the recent performance of the LA Kings, analyzing their games against the San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets. They delve into the team's inconsistency, player accountability, and coaching strategies, particularly focusing on Anze Kopitar's impressive season. They discuss goaltending prospect Erik Portillo's NHL debut and the challenges the team faces in upcoming games. The conversation highlights the importance of scoring first and the need for the team to check effectively to secure victories. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Veteran NHL host and reporter Jeff Marek stops by to talk about his new show "The Sheet"In addition, John and Dennis discuss the recent performance of the LA Kings, analyzing their games against the San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets. They delve into the team's inconsistency, player accountability, and coaching strategies, particularly focusing on Anze Kopitar's impressive season. They discuss goaltending prospect Erik Portillo's NHL debut and the challenges the team faces in upcoming games. The conversation highlights the importance of scoring first and the need for the team to check effectively to secure victories. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
After a 4-1 win in Henderson on Friday, the Ontario Reign aim for the same result on Saturday night at Toyota Arena. Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran break down the victory at Lee's Family Forum and preview the final matchup of the week between the two teams set to be contested at Toyota Arena. Marco Sturm and Erik Portillo also give their thoughts on the matchup and Friday's win.
Dennis Bernstein of the Fourth Period and Sirius XM joins the show to talk Kings.Jesse and Victor ask about Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield, Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore, Viktor Arvidsson, Phillip Danault, Pierre Luc-Dubois, Drew Doughty, Brandt Clarke, Cam Talbot, David Rittich, and Pheonix Copley.In-Goal Magazine's Cat Silverman joins in our Cat's Instincts segment to discuss Erik Portillo, Jacob Ingham, and Hampton Slukynsky.In the Dynasty Dig, Jesse and Victor go over top prospects Brandt Clarke, Koehn Ziemmer, and Alex Turcotte with scouting reports from FHL Scout Jakob and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black.Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey
We recap AHL Pacific Division playoffs first round; preview the divisional semifinals; and update you on the NHL playoffs! Plus, we hear from Ontario Reign Head Coach Marco Sturm and goaltender Erik Portillo. Join Scott & Steven for The Pro Hockey West Report on ITHSWpodcasts.Podbean.com, or wherever you get your favorite podcast! For more, click like and subscribe and go to IceTimeHockeyWest.com
The Reign can clinch a series victory with a Game 2 win. Josh Schaefer and Jared Shafran are here to preview tonight's matchup with Bakersfield. Erik Portillo reflects on Ontario's Game 1 win and Marco Sturm joins the show to look ahead to tonight's contest in Condorstown.
Hoy conversamos en vivo desde nuestro estudio en el Tema del Día con Henry Ramírez, sub director de base de antiguo y Erik Portillo director del Patronato de Cuerpo de Bomberos, personeros de Cruz Verde Salvadoreña Antiguo Cuscatlán.
The Reign have secured home ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs and tonight they visit Bakersfield for a potential postseason preview. Josh Schaefer is back to prepare you for the final regular season meeting with the Condors while Marco Sturm and Erik Portillo comment on securing home ice.
The Reign return to the Inland Empire for their final home game of the regular season and to meet the Gulls one last time. Josh Schaefer previews the final game of the So Cal Series while players and coaches reflect on the support from the hometown fans.
Rich Seeley joined host Jesse Cohen for an update on the LA Kings AHL affiliate. The GM of the Reign discussed the process of bringing in veterans to support Kings prospects and gave scouting reports on most of the high profile prospects that have played for Ontario in the 2023-24 season.
The Reign are back at home to host San Jose and begin a four-game home stand. Josh Schaefer previews tonight's matchup while Marco Sturm and Erik Portillo give their thoughts on Ontario's back-to-back wins over Coachella Valley and San Diego.
We hear from Ontario Reign Head Coach Marco Sturm, goalie Erik Portillo and defenseman Joe Hicketts! Join Scott & Steven for The Pro Hockey West Report on ITHSWpodcasts.Podbean.com, or wherever you get your favorite podcast! For more, click like and subscribe and go to IceTimeHockeyWest.com
Episode 244 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-depth interview with Los Angeles Kings prospect Erik Portillo.In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Portillo shares his roots in the position growing up in Sweden, including the influence of goalie coaching from an early age and the impact (and a personal interaction) that Henrik Lundqvist had on him as a young goalie in the Frolunda system. Portillo walks us through his decision to come to North America as a teenager, how he ended up at the University of Michigan, and the unique challenges -- and personal benefits -- of balancing the demands of NCAA hockey with the desire to also push himself academically in a tough program, and how it's made his first year as a pro easier in some ways despite making some significant changes to his tactical and technical approach (which he also discusses in detail) since joining the Kings.We also introduce a new segment for parents, answering your questions. This week - what mask to I buy for my son or daughter? (hint: we don't name a specific brand).All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the CCM All Out custom graphics program, and how to plan and order your own personalized set.
Ontario Reign goaltender Erik Portillo joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about his first season with the Reign. The pair discuss Portillo's evolution as a professional, his relationship with the goalie coach Adam Brown and how he's adapting to life in Southern California. Then Reign defenseman Cole Krygier joins the program to talk about his first season of professional hockey.
The San Jose Barracuda (11-15-4-0) put 25 shots on net on Friday night at the Toyota Arena but failed to beat rookie goaltender Erik Portillo and were shutout 2-0 by the Ontario Reign (17-10-3-1). The shutout loss was the team's third of the year and first since Nov. 24 when they were defeated 3-0 by the Reign.
Forward Samuel Fagemo and goaltender Erik Portillo join Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer on a brand new episode of The Reign Check. Fagemo and Portillo are both from Goteborg Sweden. The pair became childhood friends and their professional hockey careers led them both to Southern California and the Ontario Reign.
After wrapping up a successful homestand, the Ontario Reign are set to face the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Tuesday night in Palm Desert. Hear from Erik Portillo moments after his first pro shutout in a 4-0 win over Calgary on Sunday afternoon, as well as head coach Marco Sturm who discussed the successful weekend in preparation for the Firebirds on Tuesday.
The LA Kings rookies played their first game of the 2023 Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas we'll tell you how Erik Portillo, Francesco Pinelli, Jakub Dvorak, and others looked PLUS and it's a Feedback Friday. That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The LA Kings rookies played their first game of the 2023 Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas we'll tell you how Erik Portillo, Francesco Pinelli, Jakub Dvorak, and others looked PLUS and it's a Feedback Friday. That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the pro preview, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period joins the show to talk about the pros. Forwards: Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar, Pierre-Luc DuBois, Adrian Kempe, Viktor Arvidsson, Phillip Danault, Quinton Byfield, and Arthur Kaliyev. Defensemen: Drew Doughty, Matt Roy, Mikey Anderson, Vladislav Kavrikov, and Brandt Clarke. Goalies: Pheonix Copley, Cam Talbot and David Rittich In Cat's Instincts, Cat Silverman joins the show to talk about Erik Portillo. In the Dynasty Dig, Victor and FHL Scouts Brandon, Jarno, and Puneet cover Brandt Clarke, Alex Turcotte, and Aatu Jamsen. We have player comp polls from Mason Black (NHLRankKing). Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.
Jared Shafran, manager of communications and content for the Ontario Reign and a contributor to LA Kings Insider, joins us to talk about some of the Kings key prospects including Brandt Clarke, Jordan Spence, Tobias Bjornfot, Erik Portillo, Alex Turcotte, Francesco Pinelli and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jared Shafran, manager of communications and content for the Ontario Reign and a contributor to LA Kings Insider, joins us to talk about some of the Kings key prospects including Brandt Clarke, Jordan Spence, Tobias Bjornfot, Erik Portillo, Alex Turcotte, Francesco Pinelli and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for another LA Kings fan feedback show. We will hear your thoughts on Kings goaltending (how good will Erik Portillo and Cam Talbot be this season?), what Pierre-Luc Dubois' impact could be with the team this season, Gabe Vilardi's comments about LA and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for another LA Kings fan feedback show. We will hear your thoughts on Kings goaltending (how good will Erik Portillo and Cam Talbot be this season?), what Pierre-Luc Dubois' impact could be with the team this season, Gabe Vilardi's comments about LA and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at LA Kings goaltending, present (new pick up veteran Cam Talbot), future (former Univ. of Michigan star Erik Portillo) and past (Hall of Famer Rogie Vachon) on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at LA Kings goaltending, present (new pick up veteran Cam Talbot), future (former Univ. of Michigan star Erik Portillo) and past (Hall of Famer Rogie Vachon) on this edition of Locked on LA Kings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 3 San Francisco Giants 16, Chicago White Sox 6 Cubs were off Red Sox 6, Tigers 3 – Adam Duvall’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox to 6-3 win over Tigers Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-out RBI single in the third inning of his final home opener to put Detroit up 3-1. The Red Sox scored a run in the third and fourth before surging into the lead with a four-run sixth. Boston was swept at home earlier in the week by Pittsburgh. Chris Sale gave up three runs and four hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings. Detroit catcher Jake Rogers fired up fans — bundled up on a chilly afternoon — by turning on an inside pitch and sending it 414 feet to left to put Detroit up 2-0 in the second. The Tigers, though, missed many chances to score more runs by leaving eight runners on base. Giants 16, White Sox 6 – Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6 J.D. Davis hit a grand slam in the ninth off mop-up reliever Hanser Alberto for his third hit, Michael Conforto cracked a three-run homer among three hits and the San Francisco Giants powered past the Chicago White Sox 16-6 on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores each launched a two-run shot in San Francisco's five-homer, 20-hit attack. Rookie catcher Blake Sabol tagged the first home run of his career and added two singles to give him four total hits in his first six games. Tim Anderson had two RBIs for Chicago. Today Texas (Eovaldi 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Hill 0-1), 4:12 p.m. Tigers are off Saturday Texas at Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Tigers, 4:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 3:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m. Saturday Boston at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Texas at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 7, Detroit Red Wings 6 – Shootout Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Sabres 7, Red Wings 6 – SO – Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout Tage Thompson scored his 45th goal of the season, Dylan Cozens had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a shootout. Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 26 saves. Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout. Thompson is the first Sabres player to reach 45 or more goals in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (76) and Pat LaFontaine (53) did so in 1992-93. Austin Czarnik, Dylan Larkin, Alex Chiasson, Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and David Perron scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond scored the only shootout goal for Detroit. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0 – Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0 Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Andrei Kuzmenko, Vitali Kravtsov and J.T. Miller — into the empty net — scored and defenseman Akito Hirose had two assists to help the Canucks end a four-game losing streak. Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks. They were coming off a 4-3 victory at Calgary on Tuesday, but have lost nine of 10. Saturday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 1:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m. End NBA Regular Season NCAAHKY – College Hockey – Frozen Four Last Night 2023 NCAA Frozen Four – Amalie Arena, Tampa – Semifinals Minnesota 6, Boston University 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 – Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac, which set a program record for wins, advances to its third national title game in program history against Minnesota on Saturday. The Bobcats seek their first title after losing in 2013 and '16. Both of Quillan's goals came in the first period. He opened the scoring with 14:41 left on a bank shot from behind the net that went off goaltender Erik Portillo. Quillan added another on a breakaway at 8:39 for his 18th goal of the season. Michigan was seeking its 10th NCAA championship. Golf – The Masters – Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland Brooks Koepka is in a three-way share of the lead at the Masters with Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland. Koepka is trying to regain his reputation as a major player. Right now he gets attention as a surprise defector to Saudi-based LIV Golf. All he cares about his having healthy legs. He opened with a 65. Rahm was even more spectacular in his round of 65. That’s because he four-putted for double bogey on the first hole. He followed with seven birdies and an eagle. Hovland played bogey-free. Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74 and was nine back. Golf – The Masters – Tiger Woods’ painful Masters walk results in opening 74 Tiger Woods had three birdies and five bogeys during an opening round of 74 at the Masters on Thursday, leaving him in contention to play the weekend but hardly to win the tournament. He had two tough lip-outs on the front nine, a couple of poor pitch shots that led to bogeys, and some bad luck at the 18th led to his final bogey. It was the worst opening round for Woods at the Masters since 2005, when he followed another 74 with 65-66-71 to capture the fourth of his five green jackets. But he’s hardly the same player these days. He is now a combined 16 over for his last four rounds at Augusta National. NCAAWBKB – Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House LSU's national champion women's basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House. University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU's intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Reese made the suggestion after saying she was not inclined to accept an apology from Jill Biden for suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa be invited to the White House. President Biden did not follow through on that idea, inviting only LSU and men's national champion Connecticut. US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries. The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it's almost certain to face challenges from opponents. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 2 ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets, 8:00 p.m. MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day Last Night West Michigan Whitecaps 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 0 Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off Today Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Yesterday Softball Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 9, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1 Lake Michigan College 4, Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 0 – Game 2 Baseball Lansing C.C. 14, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1 Lansing C.C. 7, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2 Today Softball Lake Michigan College at Lansing C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH) MHSAA – Michigan AP D1 Player of Year: OLSM sophomore Trey McKenney Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the year. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 25.4 points and 11.1 rebounds for the season, after averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds as a freshman. Temperance Bedford's Jordan Bollin is the coach of the year after leading the Kicking Mules to an 18-6 record and a second-place finish in the SEC Red following a four-win season a year ago. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer St. Joseph 4, Vicksburg 2 St. Joe scored twice in each half, with all four goals coming from senior Eleah Hedstrom in the Bears 4-2 win over Vicksburg. Ella Rohrstaff and Hannah DeVries had the goals for the Bulldogs. St. Joe improves to 3-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Harper Creek 1 Olivet 6, Comstock 1 Baseball St. Joseph 7, Bridgman 6 – 8 Innings Niles 8, Buchanan 6 Watervliet 11, Schoolcraft 1 – Game 1 Schoolcraft 7, Watervliet 6 – Game 2 Portage Northern 6, Vicksburg 4 Kalamazoo Central 6, Parchment 2 Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Climax-Scotts 5 Softball Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Eau Claire 1 Holt 6, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1 Gull Lake 14, Holt 5 – Game 2 Girls Tennis St. Joseph 8, Battle Creek Central 0 Berrien Springs 5, Kalamazoo Central 3 Buchanan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 Today Baseball Vicksburg at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Gaylord at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Lansing Sexton, 4:00 p.m. Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Softball New Prairie (IN) at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Petosky at Schoolcraft 4:00 p.m. Harper Creek at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Parchment, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field Battle Creek Lakeview Invite, 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Comstock, Marshall, Gull Lake, ParchmentSan Francisco Giants’ J.D. Davis hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Quinnipiac forward Sam Lipkin reacts after his goal against Michigan during the third period of an NCAA semifinal game in the Frozen Four college hockey tournament Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 3 San Francisco Giants 16, Chicago White Sox 6 Cubs were off Red Sox 6, Tigers 3 – Adam Duvall’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox to 6-3 win over Tigers Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-out RBI single in the third inning of his final home opener to put Detroit up 3-1. The Red Sox scored a run in the third and fourth before surging into the lead with a four-run sixth. Boston was swept at home earlier in the week by Pittsburgh. Chris Sale gave up three runs and four hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings. Detroit catcher Jake Rogers fired up fans — bundled up on a chilly afternoon — by turning on an inside pitch and sending it 414 feet to left to put Detroit up 2-0 in the second. The Tigers, though, missed many chances to score more runs by leaving eight runners on base. Giants 16, White Sox 6 – Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6 J.D. Davis hit a grand slam in the ninth off mop-up reliever Hanser Alberto for his third hit, Michael Conforto cracked a three-run homer among three hits and the San Francisco Giants powered past the Chicago White Sox 16-6 on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores each launched a two-run shot in San Francisco's five-homer, 20-hit attack. Rookie catcher Blake Sabol tagged the first home run of his career and added two singles to give him four total hits in his first six games. Tim Anderson had two RBIs for Chicago. Today Texas (Eovaldi 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Hill 0-1), 4:12 p.m. Tigers are off Saturday Texas at Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Tigers, 4:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 3:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m. Saturday Boston at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Texas at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 7, Detroit Red Wings 6 – Shootout Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Sabres 7, Red Wings 6 – SO – Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout Tage Thompson scored his 45th goal of the season, Dylan Cozens had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a shootout. Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 26 saves. Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout. Thompson is the first Sabres player to reach 45 or more goals in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (76) and Pat LaFontaine (53) did so in 1992-93. Austin Czarnik, Dylan Larkin, Alex Chiasson, Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and David Perron scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond scored the only shootout goal for Detroit. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0 – Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0 Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Andrei Kuzmenko, Vitali Kravtsov and J.T. Miller — into the empty net — scored and defenseman Akito Hirose had two assists to help the Canucks end a four-game losing streak. Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks. They were coming off a 4-3 victory at Calgary on Tuesday, but have lost nine of 10. Saturday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 1:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m. End NBA Regular Season NCAAHKY – College Hockey – Frozen Four Last Night 2023 NCAA Frozen Four – Amalie Arena, Tampa – Semifinals Minnesota 6, Boston University 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 – Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac, which set a program record for wins, advances to its third national title game in program history against Minnesota on Saturday. The Bobcats seek their first title after losing in 2013 and '16. Both of Quillan's goals came in the first period. He opened the scoring with 14:41 left on a bank shot from behind the net that went off goaltender Erik Portillo. Quillan added another on a breakaway at 8:39 for his 18th goal of the season. Michigan was seeking its 10th NCAA championship. Golf – The Masters – Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland Brooks Koepka is in a three-way share of the lead at the Masters with Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland. Koepka is trying to regain his reputation as a major player. Right now he gets attention as a surprise defector to Saudi-based LIV Golf. All he cares about his having healthy legs. He opened with a 65. Rahm was even more spectacular in his round of 65. That’s because he four-putted for double bogey on the first hole. He followed with seven birdies and an eagle. Hovland played bogey-free. Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74 and was nine back. Golf – The Masters – Tiger Woods’ painful Masters walk results in opening 74 Tiger Woods had three birdies and five bogeys during an opening round of 74 at the Masters on Thursday, leaving him in contention to play the weekend but hardly to win the tournament. He had two tough lip-outs on the front nine, a couple of poor pitch shots that led to bogeys, and some bad luck at the 18th led to his final bogey. It was the worst opening round for Woods at the Masters since 2005, when he followed another 74 with 65-66-71 to capture the fourth of his five green jackets. But he’s hardly the same player these days. He is now a combined 16 over for his last four rounds at Augusta National. NCAAWBKB – Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House LSU's national champion women's basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House. University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU's intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Reese made the suggestion after saying she was not inclined to accept an apology from Jill Biden for suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa be invited to the White House. President Biden did not follow through on that idea, inviting only LSU and men's national champion Connecticut. US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries. The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it's almost certain to face challenges from opponents. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 2 ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets, 8:00 p.m. MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day Last Night West Michigan Whitecaps 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 0 Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off Today Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Yesterday Softball Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 9, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1 Lake Michigan College 4, Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 0 – Game 2 Baseball Lansing C.C. 14, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1 Lansing C.C. 7, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2 Today Softball Lake Michigan College at Lansing C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH) MHSAA – Michigan AP D1 Player of Year: OLSM sophomore Trey McKenney Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the year. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 25.4 points and 11.1 rebounds for the season, after averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds as a freshman. Temperance Bedford's Jordan Bollin is the coach of the year after leading the Kicking Mules to an 18-6 record and a second-place finish in the SEC Red following a four-win season a year ago. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer St. Joseph 4, Vicksburg 2 St. Joe scored twice in each half, with all four goals coming from senior Eleah Hedstrom in the Bears 4-2 win over Vicksburg. Ella Rohrstaff and Hannah DeVries had the goals for the Bulldogs. St. Joe improves to 3-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Harper Creek 1 Olivet 6, Comstock 1 Baseball St. Joseph 7, Bridgman 6 – 8 Innings Niles 8, Buchanan 6 Watervliet 11, Schoolcraft 1 – Game 1 Schoolcraft 7, Watervliet 6 – Game 2 Portage Northern 6, Vicksburg 4 Kalamazoo Central 6, Parchment 2 Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Climax-Scotts 5 Softball Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Eau Claire 1 Holt 6, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1 Gull Lake 14, Holt 5 – Game 2 Girls Tennis St. Joseph 8, Battle Creek Central 0 Berrien Springs 5, Kalamazoo Central 3 Buchanan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 Today Baseball Vicksburg at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Gaylord at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Lansing Sexton, 4:00 p.m. Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Softball New Prairie (IN) at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Petosky at Schoolcraft 4:00 p.m. Harper Creek at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Parchment, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field Battle Creek Lakeview Invite, 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Comstock, Marshall, Gull Lake, ParchmentSan Francisco Giants’ J.D. Davis hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Quinnipiac forward Sam Lipkin reacts after his goal against Michigan during the third period of an NCAA semifinal game in the Frozen Four college hockey tournament Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 3 San Francisco Giants 16, Chicago White Sox 6 Cubs were off Red Sox 6, Tigers 3 – Adam Duvall’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox to 6-3 win over Tigers Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-out RBI single in the third inning of his final home opener to put Detroit up 3-1. The Red Sox scored a run in the third and fourth before surging into the lead with a four-run sixth. Boston was swept at home earlier in the week by Pittsburgh. Chris Sale gave up three runs and four hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings. Detroit catcher Jake Rogers fired up fans — bundled up on a chilly afternoon — by turning on an inside pitch and sending it 414 feet to left to put Detroit up 2-0 in the second. The Tigers, though, missed many chances to score more runs by leaving eight runners on base. Giants 16, White Sox 6 – Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6 J.D. Davis hit a grand slam in the ninth off mop-up reliever Hanser Alberto for his third hit, Michael Conforto cracked a three-run homer among three hits and the San Francisco Giants powered past the Chicago White Sox 16-6 on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores each launched a two-run shot in San Francisco’s five-homer, 20-hit attack. Rookie catcher Blake Sabol tagged the first home run of his career and added two singles to give him four total hits in his first six games. Tim Anderson had two RBIs for Chicago. Today Texas (Eovaldi 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Hill 0-1), 4:12 p.m. Tigers are off Saturday Texas at Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Tigers, 4:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 3:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m. Saturday Boston at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Texas at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 7, Detroit Red Wings 6 – Shootout Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Sabres 7, Red Wings 6 – SO – Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout Tage Thompson scored his 45th goal of the season, Dylan Cozens had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a shootout. Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 26 saves. Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout. Thompson is the first Sabres player to reach 45 or more goals in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (76) and Pat LaFontaine (53) did so in 1992-93. Austin Czarnik, Dylan Larkin, Alex Chiasson, Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and David Perron scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond scored the only shootout goal for Detroit. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0 – Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0 Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Andrei Kuzmenko, Vitali Kravtsov and J.T. Miller — into the empty net — scored and defenseman Akito Hirose had two assists to help the Canucks end a four-game losing streak. Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks. They were coming off a 4-3 victory at Calgary on Tuesday, but have lost nine of 10. Saturday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 1:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m. End NBA Regular Season NCAAHKY – College Hockey – Frozen Four Last Night 2023 NCAA Frozen Four – Amalie Arena, Tampa – Semifinals Minnesota 6, Boston University 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 – Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac, which set a program record for wins, advances to its third national title game in program history against Minnesota on Saturday. The Bobcats seek their first title after losing in 2013 and ’16. Both of Quillan’s goals came in the first period. He opened the scoring with 14:41 left on a bank shot from behind the net that went off goaltender Erik Portillo. Quillan added another on a breakaway at 8:39 for his 18th goal of the season. Michigan was seeking its 10th NCAA championship. Golf – The Masters – Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland Brooks Koepka is in a three-way share of the lead at the Masters with Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland. Koepka is trying to regain his reputation as a major player. Right now he gets attention as a surprise defector to Saudi-based LIV Golf. All he cares about his having healthy legs. He opened with a 65. Rahm was even more spectacular in his round of 65. That’s because he four-putted for double bogey on the first hole. He followed with seven birdies and an eagle. Hovland played bogey-free. Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74 and was nine back. Golf – The Masters – Tiger Woods’ painful Masters walk results in opening 74 Tiger Woods had three birdies and five bogeys during an opening round of 74 at the Masters on Thursday, leaving him in contention to play the weekend but hardly to win the tournament. He had two tough lip-outs on the front nine, a couple of poor pitch shots that led to bogeys, and some bad luck at the 18th led to his final bogey. It was the worst opening round for Woods at the Masters since 2005, when he followed another 74 with 65-66-71 to capture the fourth of his five green jackets. But he’s hardly the same player these days. He is now a combined 16 over for his last four rounds at Augusta National. NCAAWBKB – Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House LSU’s national champion women’s basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House. University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU’s intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Reese made the suggestion after saying she was not inclined to accept an apology from Jill Biden for suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa be invited to the White House. President Biden did not follow through on that idea, inviting only LSU and men’s national champion Connecticut. US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries. The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it’s almost certain to face challenges from opponents. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 2 ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets, 8:00 p.m. MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day Last Night West Michigan Whitecaps 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 0 Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off Today Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Yesterday Softball Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 9, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1 Lake Michigan College 4, Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 0 – Game 2 Baseball Lansing C.C. 14, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1 Lansing C.C. 7, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2 Today Softball Lake Michigan College at Lansing C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH) MHSAA – Michigan AP D1 Player of Year: OLSM sophomore Trey McKenney Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the year. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 25.4 points and 11.1 rebounds for the season, after averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds as a freshman. Temperance Bedford’s Jordan Bollin is the coach of the year after leading the Kicking Mules to an 18-6 record and a second-place finish in the SEC Red following a four-win season a year ago. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer St. Joseph 4, Vicksburg 2 St. Joe scored twice in each half, with all four goals coming from senior Eleah Hedstrom in the Bears 4-2 win over Vicksburg. Ella Rohrstaff and Hannah DeVries had the goals for the Bulldogs. St. Joe improves to 3-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Harper Creek 1 Olivet 6, Comstock 1 Baseball St. Joseph 7, Bridgman 6 – 8 Innings Niles 8, Buchanan 6 Watervliet 11, Schoolcraft 1 – Game 1 Schoolcraft 7, Watervliet 6 – Game 2 Portage Northern 6, Vicksburg 4 Kalamazoo Central 6, Parchment 2 Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Climax-Scotts 5 Softball Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Eau Claire 1 Holt 6, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1 Gull Lake 14, Holt 5 – Game 2 Girls Tennis St. Joseph 8, Battle Creek Central 0 Berrien Springs 5, Kalamazoo Central 3 Buchanan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 Today Baseball Vicksburg at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Gaylord at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Lansing Sexton, 4:00 p.m. Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Softball New Prairie (IN) at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Petosky at Schoolcraft 4:00 p.m. Harper Creek at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Parchment, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field Battle Creek Lakeview Invite, 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Comstock, Marshall, Gull Lake, ParchmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 3 San Francisco Giants 16, Chicago White Sox 6 Cubs were off Red Sox 6, Tigers 3 – Adam Duvall’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox to 6-3 win over Tigers Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-out RBI single in the third inning of his final home opener to put Detroit up 3-1. The Red Sox scored a run in the third and fourth before surging into the lead with a four-run sixth. Boston was swept at home earlier in the week by Pittsburgh. Chris Sale gave up three runs and four hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings. Detroit catcher Jake Rogers fired up fans — bundled up on a chilly afternoon — by turning on an inside pitch and sending it 414 feet to left to put Detroit up 2-0 in the second. The Tigers, though, missed many chances to score more runs by leaving eight runners on base. Giants 16, White Sox 6 – Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6 J.D. Davis hit a grand slam in the ninth off mop-up reliever Hanser Alberto for his third hit, Michael Conforto cracked a three-run homer among three hits and the San Francisco Giants powered past the Chicago White Sox 16-6 on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores each launched a two-run shot in San Francisco's five-homer, 20-hit attack. Rookie catcher Blake Sabol tagged the first home run of his career and added two singles to give him four total hits in his first six games. Tim Anderson had two RBIs for Chicago. Today Texas (Eovaldi 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Hill 0-1), 4:12 p.m. Tigers are off Saturday Texas at Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Tigers, 4:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 3:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m. Saturday Boston at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Texas at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 7, Detroit Red Wings 6 – Shootout Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Sabres 7, Red Wings 6 – SO – Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout Tage Thompson scored his 45th goal of the season, Dylan Cozens had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a shootout. Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 26 saves. Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout. Thompson is the first Sabres player to reach 45 or more goals in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (76) and Pat LaFontaine (53) did so in 1992-93. Austin Czarnik, Dylan Larkin, Alex Chiasson, Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and David Perron scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond scored the only shootout goal for Detroit. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0 – Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0 Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Andrei Kuzmenko, Vitali Kravtsov and J.T. Miller — into the empty net — scored and defenseman Akito Hirose had two assists to help the Canucks end a four-game losing streak. Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks. They were coming off a 4-3 victory at Calgary on Tuesday, but have lost nine of 10. Saturday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 1:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m. End NBA Regular Season NCAAHKY – College Hockey – Frozen Four Last Night 2023 NCAA Frozen Four – Amalie Arena, Tampa – Semifinals Minnesota 6, Boston University 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 – Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac, which set a program record for wins, advances to its third national title game in program history against Minnesota on Saturday. The Bobcats seek their first title after losing in 2013 and '16. Both of Quillan's goals came in the first period. He opened the scoring with 14:41 left on a bank shot from behind the net that went off goaltender Erik Portillo. Quillan added another on a breakaway at 8:39 for his 18th goal of the season. Michigan was seeking its 10th NCAA championship. Golf – The Masters – Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland Brooks Koepka is in a three-way share of the lead at the Masters with Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland. Koepka is trying to regain his reputation as a major player. Right now he gets attention as a surprise defector to Saudi-based LIV Golf. All he cares about his having healthy legs. He opened with a 65. Rahm was even more spectacular in his round of 65. That’s because he four-putted for double bogey on the first hole. He followed with seven birdies and an eagle. Hovland played bogey-free. Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74 and was nine back. Golf – The Masters – Tiger Woods’ painful Masters walk results in opening 74 Tiger Woods had three birdies and five bogeys during an opening round of 74 at the Masters on Thursday, leaving him in contention to play the weekend but hardly to win the tournament. He had two tough lip-outs on the front nine, a couple of poor pitch shots that led to bogeys, and some bad luck at the 18th led to his final bogey. It was the worst opening round for Woods at the Masters since 2005, when he followed another 74 with 65-66-71 to capture the fourth of his five green jackets. But he’s hardly the same player these days. He is now a combined 16 over for his last four rounds at Augusta National. NCAAWBKB – Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House LSU's national champion women's basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House. University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU's intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Reese made the suggestion after saying she was not inclined to accept an apology from Jill Biden for suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa be invited to the White House. President Biden did not follow through on that idea, inviting only LSU and men's national champion Connecticut. US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries. The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it's almost certain to face challenges from opponents. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 2 ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets, 8:00 p.m. MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day Last Night West Michigan Whitecaps 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 0 Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off Today Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Yesterday Softball Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 9, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1 Lake Michigan College 4, Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 0 – Game 2 Baseball Lansing C.C. 14, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1 Lansing C.C. 7, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2 Today Softball Lake Michigan College at Lansing C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH) MHSAA – Michigan AP D1 Player of Year: OLSM sophomore Trey McKenney Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the year. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 25.4 points and 11.1 rebounds for the season, after averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds as a freshman. Temperance Bedford's Jordan Bollin is the coach of the year after leading the Kicking Mules to an 18-6 record and a second-place finish in the SEC Red following a four-win season a year ago. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer St. Joseph 4, Vicksburg 2 St. Joe scored twice in each half, with all four goals coming from senior Eleah Hedstrom in the Bears 4-2 win over Vicksburg. Ella Rohrstaff and Hannah DeVries had the goals for the Bulldogs. St. Joe improves to 3-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Harper Creek 1 Olivet 6, Comstock 1 Baseball St. Joseph 7, Bridgman 6 – 8 Innings Niles 8, Buchanan 6 Watervliet 11, Schoolcraft 1 – Game 1 Schoolcraft 7, Watervliet 6 – Game 2 Portage Northern 6, Vicksburg 4 Kalamazoo Central 6, Parchment 2 Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Climax-Scotts 5 Softball Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Eau Claire 1 Holt 6, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1 Gull Lake 14, Holt 5 – Game 2 Girls Tennis St. Joseph 8, Battle Creek Central 0 Berrien Springs 5, Kalamazoo Central 3 Buchanan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 Today Baseball Vicksburg at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Gaylord at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Lansing Sexton, 4:00 p.m. Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Softball New Prairie (IN) at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Petosky at Schoolcraft 4:00 p.m. Harper Creek at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Parchment, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field Battle Creek Lakeview Invite, 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Comstock, Marshall, Gull Lake, ParchmentSan Francisco Giants’ J.D. Davis hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Quinnipiac forward Sam Lipkin reacts after his goal against Michigan during the third period of an NCAA semifinal game in the Frozen Four college hockey tournament Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 3 San Francisco Giants 16, Chicago White Sox 6 Cubs were off Red Sox 6, Tigers 3 – Adam Duvall’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox to 6-3 win over Tigers Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-out RBI single in the third inning of his final home opener to put Detroit up 3-1. The Red Sox scored a run in the third and fourth before surging into the lead with a four-run sixth. Boston was swept at home earlier in the week by Pittsburgh. Chris Sale gave up three runs and four hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings. Detroit catcher Jake Rogers fired up fans — bundled up on a chilly afternoon — by turning on an inside pitch and sending it 414 feet to left to put Detroit up 2-0 in the second. The Tigers, though, missed many chances to score more runs by leaving eight runners on base. Giants 16, White Sox 6 – Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6 J.D. Davis hit a grand slam in the ninth off mop-up reliever Hanser Alberto for his third hit, Michael Conforto cracked a three-run homer among three hits and the San Francisco Giants powered past the Chicago White Sox 16-6 on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores each launched a two-run shot in San Francisco's five-homer, 20-hit attack. Rookie catcher Blake Sabol tagged the first home run of his career and added two singles to give him four total hits in his first six games. Tim Anderson had two RBIs for Chicago. Today Texas (Eovaldi 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Hill 0-1), 4:12 p.m. Tigers are off Saturday Texas at Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Tigers, 4:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 3:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m. Saturday Boston at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:45 White Sox at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Texas at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 7, Detroit Red Wings 6 – Shootout Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Sabres 7, Red Wings 6 – SO – Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout Tage Thompson scored his 45th goal of the season, Dylan Cozens had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a shootout. Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 26 saves. Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout. Thompson is the first Sabres player to reach 45 or more goals in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (76) and Pat LaFontaine (53) did so in 1992-93. Austin Czarnik, Dylan Larkin, Alex Chiasson, Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and David Perron scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond scored the only shootout goal for Detroit. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0 – Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0 Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Andrei Kuzmenko, Vitali Kravtsov and J.T. Miller — into the empty net — scored and defenseman Akito Hirose had two assists to help the Canucks end a four-game losing streak. Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks. They were coming off a 4-3 victory at Calgary on Tuesday, but have lost nine of 10. Saturday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 1:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m. End NBA Regular Season NCAAHKY – College Hockey – Frozen Four Last Night 2023 NCAA Frozen Four – Amalie Arena, Tampa – Semifinals Minnesota 6, Boston University 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 – Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac, which set a program record for wins, advances to its third national title game in program history against Minnesota on Saturday. The Bobcats seek their first title after losing in 2013 and '16. Both of Quillan's goals came in the first period. He opened the scoring with 14:41 left on a bank shot from behind the net that went off goaltender Erik Portillo. Quillan added another on a breakaway at 8:39 for his 18th goal of the season. Michigan was seeking its 10th NCAA championship. Golf – The Masters – Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland Brooks Koepka is in a three-way share of the lead at the Masters with Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland. Koepka is trying to regain his reputation as a major player. Right now he gets attention as a surprise defector to Saudi-based LIV Golf. All he cares about his having healthy legs. He opened with a 65. Rahm was even more spectacular in his round of 65. That’s because he four-putted for double bogey on the first hole. He followed with seven birdies and an eagle. Hovland played bogey-free. Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74 and was nine back. Golf – The Masters – Tiger Woods’ painful Masters walk results in opening 74 Tiger Woods had three birdies and five bogeys during an opening round of 74 at the Masters on Thursday, leaving him in contention to play the weekend but hardly to win the tournament. He had two tough lip-outs on the front nine, a couple of poor pitch shots that led to bogeys, and some bad luck at the 18th led to his final bogey. It was the worst opening round for Woods at the Masters since 2005, when he followed another 74 with 65-66-71 to capture the fourth of his five green jackets. But he’s hardly the same player these days. He is now a combined 16 over for his last four rounds at Augusta National. NCAAWBKB – Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House LSU's national champion women's basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House. University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU's intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Reese made the suggestion after saying she was not inclined to accept an apology from Jill Biden for suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa be invited to the White House. President Biden did not follow through on that idea, inviting only LSU and men's national champion Connecticut. US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries. The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it's almost certain to face challenges from opponents. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 2 ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets, 8:00 p.m. MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day Last Night West Michigan Whitecaps 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 0 Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off Today Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Yesterday Softball Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 9, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1 Lake Michigan College 4, Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 0 – Game 2 Baseball Lansing C.C. 14, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1 Lansing C.C. 7, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2 Today Softball Lake Michigan College at Lansing C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH) MHSAA – Michigan AP D1 Player of Year: OLSM sophomore Trey McKenney Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the year. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 25.4 points and 11.1 rebounds for the season, after averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds as a freshman. Temperance Bedford's Jordan Bollin is the coach of the year after leading the Kicking Mules to an 18-6 record and a second-place finish in the SEC Red following a four-win season a year ago. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer St. Joseph 4, Vicksburg 2 St. Joe scored twice in each half, with all four goals coming from senior Eleah Hedstrom in the Bears 4-2 win over Vicksburg. Ella Rohrstaff and Hannah DeVries had the goals for the Bulldogs. St. Joe improves to 3-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Harper Creek 1 Olivet 6, Comstock 1 Baseball St. Joseph 7, Bridgman 6 – 8 Innings Niles 8, Buchanan 6 Watervliet 11, Schoolcraft 1 – Game 1 Schoolcraft 7, Watervliet 6 – Game 2 Portage Northern 6, Vicksburg 4 Kalamazoo Central 6, Parchment 2 Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Climax-Scotts 5 Softball Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Eau Claire 1 Holt 6, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1 Gull Lake 14, Holt 5 – Game 2 Girls Tennis St. Joseph 8, Battle Creek Central 0 Berrien Springs 5, Kalamazoo Central 3 Buchanan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 Today Baseball Vicksburg at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Gaylord at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Lansing Sexton, 4:00 p.m. Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Softball New Prairie (IN) at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m. Petosky at Schoolcraft 4:00 p.m. Harper Creek at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Parchment, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field Battle Creek Lakeview Invite, 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Comstock, Marshall, Gull Lake, ParchmentSan Francisco Giants’ J.D. Davis hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Quinnipiac forward Sam Lipkin reacts after his goal against Michigan during the third period of an NCAA semifinal game in the Frozen Four college hockey tournament Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The LA Kings acquired the rights to goalie Erik Portillo on March 1st at the NHL trade deadline. The Swedish born goaltender joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about his goaltending career and his time as a Michigan Wolverine. Then Chris Peters (FloHockey) joins Jesse and Zach Dooley to preview the upcoming NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament and the three teams featuring LA Kings prospects: Harvard (Alex Laferriere), University of Michigan (Portillo) and the University of Denver (Jared Wright).
The trade deadline hype has passed and it's time for Victor and Jesse to give takes on the impact to dynasty value for several of the players moved. We don't hit them all, but we talk Nikita Nestorenko, John Klingberg, Wyatt Kalynuk, Jordan Greenway, Jakub Vrana, Max Domi, Cam Dineen, Jakub Voracek, Jon Gillies, Tyler Bertuzzi, Mikael Granlund, Michael Eyssimont, Erik Portillo, Jakob Chychrun, Filip Hronek, Vladislav Gavrikov, Joonas Korpisalo, Patrick Kane, Rasmus Sandin, Henry Thrun, Jesse Puljujarvi, Tanner Jeannot, Timo Meier, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Ivan Barbashev, Bo Horvat, and Dmitry Orlov. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. If you have show notes this week, Victor and Jesse wrote analyses for many more players than they had time to cover in the episode. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.
We're at last beyond the trade deadline and the Sabres made a handful of moves adding Jordan Greenway and Riley Stillman and said good-bye to Rasmus Asplund and Erik Portillo's draft rights. Lance and Joe discuss the ups and downs of the moves. The guys also dig in about the wild game against Tampa, ask about who among the goalies is going to be the guy to lean on, and take a look ahead at what could be a wicked week of games. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted Hockey and Bleacher ReportBig thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss Fight (Sabre Dance, Khachaturian) - Find them on Bandcamp
It's NCAA and USHL time. Alexander Annun of Dobber Prospects is here to tell us about some of the prospects on the mind of Jesse and Victor and the Patrons. Hear about Matthew Coronato, Alex Lafierriere, Kenny Connors, Gavin Brindley, Matthew Wood, Will Smith, Seamus Casey, Erik Portillo, Jason Polin, Cameron Whitehead, Jake Livingstone, and Alex Young. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.
What a night for Moritz Seider & Co.! Tune in as we can a wild 7-5 Detroit Red Wings win over the Winnipeg Jets, including Mo Seider's franchise record-tying 4 assists, Lucas Raymond's 3 points, Dylan Larkin & Andrew Copp's 2 assists, Derek Lalonde's squad struggling at 5v5, Ville Husso's up & down game, Jake Walman staying hot, & more (6:10). Also: Robby Fabbri's strong return (14:50), and Jake Walman & Mo Seider seem to work as a pairing - what gives? Why did the same not go for Ben Chiarot? Is Yzerman's offseason signing of Chiarot still viable if he plays down the lineup next to Hronek (18:15)? We also give credit to Jonatan Berggren & his amazing progression into being a regular NHLer (25:35). In recent breaking news: Jakub Vrana is a healthy scratch for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL due to the veteran rule. Is there something more to the sniper being scratched while he's supposed to be getting in shape (30:35)? Dylan Larkin is now a 3x NHL All-Star - are there other Hockeytown names who should be voted in with him? We discuss that, & whether the NHL's changes to the All-Star format will make the game more enjoyable (34:50). Finally, we take a look at whether Buffalo prospect & Michigan goalie Erik Portillo could be a target for Steve Yzerman to content with Sebastian Cossa (46:35), as well as NHL news including q a look at the playoff race, Florida's potential Connor Bedard problem, Connor McDavid in Edmonton, & so much more (48:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP
Following Seth Appert, Erik Portillo, and Rasmus Asplund, who comes in on Sneaky Joe's Money & Power list at 25, 26, and 27? Maybe our first addition from the coaching staff and another from the prospect pool! Plus, an update from the August World Juniors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following Seth Appert, Erik Portillo, and Rasmus Asplund, who comes in on Sneaky Joe's Money & Power list at 25, 26, and 27? Maybe our first addition from the coaching staff and another from the prospect pool!Plus, an update from the August World Juniors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08-08 SL - Brian and Marty discuss Erik Portillo's decision to return to college this season, and wonder whether he still should since Michigan recently fired their head coach.
OK so times may be light on direct Sabres news, but thankfully the hockey world hasn't completely gone to sleep. Considering what happened at the University of Michigan and now former coach Mel Pearson, it fired up a conversation about prospect goalie and presumptive UM starter Erik Portillo. Lance and Joe discuss if Pearson's dismissal can and will affect Portillo and his status at UM and if it's a way for the Sabres to jump in and sign him to a contract to lock him in. The guys also dig into what happened with the Wolverines, how there are Sabres connections all over the place, and what would they do with goaltending within ranks if Portillo did decide to sign his entry-level deal with Buffalo now.Thanks as always for listening and thank you even more for the positive ratings and feedback. These finely written artisanal show notes were finely curated for your consumption.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted HockeyBig thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss Fight (Sabre Dance, Khachaturian) - Find them on Bandcamp
With Development Camp wrapped, Sneaky Joe ranks his top-10 Sabres prospects in the organization, and recaps the weekend that was at HarborCenter. Will all three goalie prospects, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Devon Levi, and Erik Portillo make the list? Will Owen Power be #1? Where do the most recent first rounders, Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund, and Jiri Kulich land? Plus, the Sabres have signed Lawrence Pilut and Brett Murray to one year contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Development Camp wrapped, Sneaky Joe ranks his top-10 Sabres prospects in the organization, and recaps the weekend that was at HarborCenter.Will all three goalie prospects, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Devon Levi, and Erik Portillo make the list? Will Owen Power be #1? Where do the most recent first rounders, Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund, and Jiri Kulich land?Plus, the Sabres have signed Lawrence Pilut and Brett Murray to one year contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draft picks to the left of us, free agents to the right and here YOU are stuck in the middle (of dates) with Lance and Joe. The guys dig in about the 11 Sabres draft picks during the 2022 NHL Draft and give their thoughts on their favorite sleeper picks and also taking a goalie in the second round. What the heck was up with that anyway?The Sabres almost traded for Matt Murray and got the No. 7 pick out of it, too. Sadly, this is the NHL and neither horseshoes or hand grenades. Actually, it's better that it's not those. Relatedly, the Sabres haven't addressed their NHL goalie issue yet so... what the heck are they going to do about it?There are other spots that need addressing in free agency, too, and yes they got into the forward and defense stuff as well. And hey, development camp should be fun unless your name is Ryan Johnson or Erik Portillo. Thanks as always for listening and thank you even more for the positive ratings and feedback.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted HockeyBig thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss Fight (Sabre Dance, Khachaturian) - Find them on Bandcamp Tee Box TalkBad Jokes, Crazy Stories & Spilled Drinks. What Else Is The Tee Box For?
The boys talk about the transfer of DT Cam Goode and what that means for the defensive line before moving to hockey where they briefly cover the return of Erik Portillo for next season. Hunter Dickinson will be returning to Michigan as well, and the boys talk about what his return means and the open-ended decision making process for Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan. In the second half of the pod, the dicussion switches to the ceiling of one Jordan Poole who has been dominating the NBA playoffs, They then rank the Michigan players in the NBA currently before comparing this era of Michigan pro's to the era that included Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Glen Rice, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan Thomas is joined by Ryan Caughill once again to discuss the offseason of every AFC East team thus far, Owen Power's first week as a Buffalo Sabre, and the status of Sabres draft picks Ryan Johnson and Erik Portillo coming ( or not coming ) to Buffalo
Owen Power's NHL career is a week old and we spend some time reflecting on his strong play through the first four games he's appeared in. We also touch on how he and Rasmus Dahlin are rounding out a formidable top-four for the Sabres. Also on the show is a discussion over Devon Levi and Erik Portillo each returning to school and how that affects Buffalo's decisions in net for the offseason. We wrap up this week's show talking about the introduction of ads on NHL jerseys.
Joe and Luke are back to discuss the situation involving Devon Levi and Erik Portillo, Owen Power's debut and much more!
The boys are back for episode 131 of the pod after Stefon Diggs received a 4 year extension and the Sabres ink first overall pick Owen Power. They talk about what Diggs has meant to the Bills and how this was not a surprise. Sabres goalie prospects, Devon Levi and Erik Portillo, both decide to return to their respective schools next year and the guys talk about what this means for the Sabres future. The big news was that Power has signed with the Sabres and will be making his NHL debut in Toronto tonight. Sam and Ethan talk about what to expect from Power in his first couple weeks with the team.
Hey remember last week when Lance and Joe asked what if Erik Portillo and Devon Levi both decided not to sign after their college seasons ended this year? So... that actually happened and they will NOT apologize for anything... But they WILL talk a lot about it including when, exactly, they have to get Portillo signed or else fall into the Cal Petersen phantom zone. They're also going to talk about Owen Power's imminent arrival to the Sabres and his upcoming NHL debut in Toronto against the Maple Leafs which surely will fly under the radar without any attention whatsoever.Also: What's happening with Ryan Johnson? Will the Sabres and Kevyn Adams have to get extra creative this offseason should the college guys really like college?The guys also read your reviews of the podcast!Thanks for listening and supporting -- we would sign you immediately in college to stay on our team.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted HockeyBig thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss Fight (Sabre Dance, Khachaturian) - Find them on Bandcamp
Owen Power officially signs with the Sabres and will make his debut Tuesday night in Toronto! Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen talk Power's game, Power's hair, and Power's number. Plus, the guys debate whether the Sabres should be worried that Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan for his junior season and can hit free agency next offseason. Joe believes what Portillo does will depend on how good a season Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will have next season. And we're still on Ryan Johnson watch. The guys talk Johnson and if the Sabres should be looking to trade him for a prospect at a different position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Owen Power officially signs with the Sabres and will make his debut Tuesday night in Toronto! Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen talk Power's game, Power's hair, and Power's number.Plus, the guys debate whether the Sabres should be worried that Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan for his junior season and can hit free agency next offseason. Joe believes what Portillo does will depend on how good a season Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will have next season.And we're still on Ryan Johnson watch. The guys talk Johnson and if the Sabres should be looking to trade him for a prospect at a different position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres 3-game losing streak, the goaltending situation heading into next year, Owen Power signing, Erik Portillo returning to school, and the future of the Eastern Conference. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts' are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favourite host @straightsabres The Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you'd expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUF Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres) Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo!In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres 3-game losing streak, the goaltending situation heading into next year, Owen Power signing, Erik Portillo returning to school, and the future of the Eastern Conference.Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts' are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favourite host @straightsabresThe Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you'd expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUFShow: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres 3-game losing streak, the goaltending situation heading into next year, Owen Power signing, Erik Portillo returning to school, and the future of the Eastern Conference. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts' are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favourite host @straightsabres The Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you'd expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUF Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres) Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Duane reacts to an emotional night for Sabres hockey. The Michigan Wolverines lose to Denver 3-2 in overtime, ending their season. We now wait for the imminent signing of Owen Power and possibly goaltender Erik Portillo. The Sabres would also then lose to the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duane and Ryan Drury react to the Buffalo Sabres signing former 1st Overall Pk Owen Power to his 3-year ELC. Also thoughts on Erik Portillo, Ryan Johnson, Aaron Huglen, and the rest of the Sabres prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Owen Power, Erik Portillo, and Ryan Johnson all had their college hockey seasons come to an end Thursday night in the Frozen Four, which means all are available for the Sabres to sign to pro contracts. Sneaky Joe says if he were Johnson, he would go back to Minnesota, and test free agency next season because of Power, Rasmus Dahlin, and Mattias Samuelsson outrank him on the left side of the blueline. Plus, Joe talks Sabres-Hurricanes and Sabres-Panthers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Owen Power, Erik Portillo, and Ryan Johnson all had their college hockey seasons come to an end Thursday night in the Frozen Four, which means all are available for the Sabres to sign to pro contracts.Sneaky Joe says if he were Johnson, he would go back to Minnesota, and test free agency next season because of Power, Rasmus Dahlin, and Mattias Samuelsson outrank him on the left side of the blueline.Plus, Joe talks Sabres-Hurricanes and Sabres-Panthers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Okposo is one of several Sabres players that is having a bounce back season, on pace to surpass 20 goals and 50 points for the first time in his Sabres career. Is Okposo's best season with the Sabres earning himself a second contract with the Sabres as he's about to go into a contract year? Sneaky Joe likes the idea of keeping Okposo around after next season, despite being 35 years old. Plus, Joe talks Sabres-Hurricanes and the Frozen Four featuring Owen Power, Erik Portillo, and Ryan Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Okposo is one of several Sabres players that is having a bounce back season, on pace to surpass 20 goals and 50 points for the first time in his Sabres career.Is Okposo's best season with the Sabres earning himself a second contract with the Sabres as he's about to go into a contract year? Sneaky Joe likes the idea of keeping Okposo around after next season, despite being 35 years old.Plus, Joe talks Sabres-Hurricanes and the Frozen Four featuring Owen Power, Erik Portillo, and Ryan Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the news of Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi returning to Northeastern in 2022-23 for his sophomore season, Sneaky Joe makes the case for the Sabres signing Michigan goaltender, and their 3rd round pick from 2019, Erik Portillo to an entry level contract, to begin playing in Rochester. This would give Portillo an opportunity to develop close to the Sabres and speed up the timeline of finding out what he is as a player, alongside Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, before Devon Levi shows up. Plus, Joe makes the case for trading Minnesota left shot defenseman Ryan Johnson if he doesn't sign with the Sabres this spring, as he ranks behind Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and Mattias Samuelsson on the organizational depth chart. Finally, Joe previews the Sabres Tuesday night matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the news of Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi returning to Northeastern in 2022-23 for his sophomore season, Sneaky Joe makes the case for the Sabres signing Michigan goaltender, and their 3rd round pick from 2019, Erik Portillo to an entry level contract, to begin playing in Rochester. This would give Portillo an opportunity to develop close to the Sabres and speed up the timeline of finding out what he is as a player, alongside Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, before Devon Levi shows up.Plus, Joe makes the case for trading Minnesota left shot defenseman Ryan Johnson if he doesn't sign with the Sabres this spring, as he ranks behind Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and Mattias Samuelsson on the organizational depth chart.Finally, Joe previews the Sabres Tuesday night matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sabres celebrated Rick Jeanneret on Friday night and they put on quite a show in the process. We talk about the whirlwind evening and many of the highlights of the team's impressive pregame ceremony, decisive win over the Predators and touching post-game tribute. We also touch on prospect Devon Levi and the news that he will be returning to Northeastern for his junior season after finishing 2021-22 as a Hobey Baker finalist. Levi isn't the only collegiate goalie the Sabres need to be tracking, as there are signs that Erik Portillo could qualify as a free agent as early as the 2023 offseason. That, plus Levi's return likely puts him front-and-center to the Sabres plans to ink their collegiate prospects.
We know it's not the offseason yet, but listen, we got a jump on it last week and dang it we're going to keep it going.But first.. Trevor Zegras's latest lacrosse-style goal got Coyotes color commentator a little hot under the collar and... come on, isn't it time to stop being annoyed at the talented guys (2:00)?As for the Sabres, they honored Rick Jeanneret with a banner in the rafters and it was extremely cool to see and heartwarming and... is this a turnaround moment for the franchise? Hmm... (13:00)If things have turned the corner, that makes next season fascinating because the weight of expectations will return with a vengeance and boy that skews how we view things now doesn't it (19:45)?Did you know Rasmus Asplund is the new Johan Larsson and (maybe!) better? Well, now you can think about that possibility (32:00).After a few false starts, the real Victor Olofsson is back (for really real this time!) and that changes the perspective on what to do with him (41:00).It's not a new episode without having more goalie talk and Lance and Joe break out the Worst Case Scenario for Buffalo in regards to Devon Levi and Erik Portillo (48:30). The guys wrap up the week thinking about previous GM faux pas and general roster mismanagement. The classics never die. Thanks for listening (and if you read this, you've won our thanks and admiration). Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted HockeyBig thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss Fight (Sabre Dance, Khachaturian) - Find them on Bandcamp
Brian Duff and Martin Biron chew on all of the juiciest leftover hockey stories from the weekend on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. We discussed the latest from the NHL, Sabres, Amerks, and what's ahead for Sabres goalie prospects Erik Portillo & Devon Levi.
Erik Portillo is the Swedish starting goalie for University of Michigan. He's rolling a .929 sv% in his 1st year as starter. We talked about his relationship with Owen Power, Kent Johnson, getting drafted by the Buffalo Sabres and more! New podcast episode every Sunday at 11am eastern :) Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code BIZKIT at https://www.manscaped.com CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Trav ► https://instagram.com/trav4oilers?utm_medium=copy_link Pat ► https://instagram.com/pshea25?utm_medium=copy_link
Bucci joins Duane and Cully on the Eve of Jack Eichel's return to Buffalo for the first time as an opponent. How will fans react? Will they cheer? Boo? Plus the Sabres future with Alex Tuch and Co. Sabres youth from Owen Power, Erik Portillo, Devon Levi and more. We also get the history of "Cawlidge Hawkey", the "Bucci Overtime Challenge", and how he became the King of Chicken Parm.
The Athletic NHL writer Scott Wheeler joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast. Wheeler explained why he's ranked the Sabres prospect pool as the best in the NHL thanks to a number of top-end talents. We examined his thoughts on some of the players ranked in the top 10 including Owen Power, Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn, Devon Levi, JJ Peterka, Isak Rosen, Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and more. Duffer and Marty shared their latest Three Stars of the Week with a Sabres prospects theme.
One half of the Maintenance Day podcast team joined the show this week as Joe Yerdon was back once again. Unfortunately, Lance Lysowski was unable to join for our roundtable discussion. We touch on the Sabres difficult injury luck and how they will be addressing their goaltending pipeline as Devon Levi and Erik Portillo continue to impress in the NCAA. We also touch on the NHL's announcement of rescheduled games and how the stretch run is going to be a challenge for teams to handle as the games will be coming fast and furious.
So... things might feel a little bit down in the dumps when it comes to the Sabres because, you know, they're not the Bills? Also they've got some issues. So! That's why Lance and Joe decided to find some more pleasant Sabres topics like future guys and what a life with proper goaltending might be like and... oh no, there's more peril.0:00 -- Welcome back friends, the guys give a mild recap of the Sabres antics in Nashville and Detroit4:00 -- It's time for Jack Quinn to come on up and stay a while. 16:20 -- Know who else should get recalled and stay? Mattias Samuelsson and that's because some guys on defense are making it seem like an easy decision.24:00 -- Have you noticed how good Dylan Cozens has been? If you haven't we understand so let us tell you how good he is.32:30 -- Peyton Krebs is back in action and... he probably doesn't need to go back to Rochester again.50:00 -- It's time to have a long discussion about goalies. Everyone from Aaron Dell, to UPL, to the possible time crunch to signing Erik Portillo and how quick to bring in Devon Levi. Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted HockeyBig thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss Fight (Sabre Dance, Khachaturian) - Find them on Bandcamp
Producer Steve gives us an update on the Sabres prospects currently playing in the college ranks. Hear how young guns like Owen Power, Devon Levi, Erik Portillo, Aaron Huglen, Ryan Johnson, and more are performing! Please subscribe!
Hour 2: Schopp and Bulldog debate when the earliest the Sabres can get good and what their future in goal looks like, between Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Erik Portillo, and Devon Levi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duane and Cully are joined by Andrew Berkshire, host of the show “Game Over” with the Steve Dangle Podcast Network. They shoot on the Montreal Canadiens and their struggles so far this season. Duane is then joined by Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects. They discuss the Buffalo Sabres prospect pool, Owen Power and Erik Portillo and Michigan, Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs, JJ Peterka. They also go over the 2022 Draft Class, and who might be available to the Sabres if they don't win the Shane Wright lottery.
On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Martin Biron discuss their respective scouting road trips. Marty recapped his trip to Michigan where he saw Sabres prospects Owen Power and Erik Portillo. Brian shared what he saw in Rochester with some of the Amerks including Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, & Mattias Samuelsson. The two also shared their Concert Superlatives including first, last, best, worst, loudest, most surprising, seen the most and next on tap. We wrapped up with the Three Stars of the Week - including as we approach Hockey Fights Cancer Night a star that was brightest of all.
Sneaky Joe gets the scoop on how the top Sabres prospects are doing to start the season from Curtis Schwartzkopf of The Charging Buffalo. The guys look at JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn, Owen Power, Erik Portillo, Devon Levi, Ryan Johnson, Isak Rosén, Alexander Kisakov, and Prokhor Poltapov. Plus, Joe gets Curtis' thoughts on some of the young guys up with the Sabres like Dylan Cozens and how they've played through 6 games.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sneaky Joe gets the scoop on how the top Sabres prospects are doing to start the season from Curtis Schwartzkopf of The Charging Buffalo. The guys look at JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn, Owen Power, Erik Portillo, Devon Levi, Ryan Johnson, Isak Rosén, Alexander Kisakov, and Prokhor Poltapov. Plus, Joe gets Curtis' thoughts on some of the young guys up with the Sabres like Dylan Cozens and how they've played through 6 games. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Yerdon joins the show to review Petes Top Ten Buffalo Sabres Prospects ranking for NHL Trade Rumors Owen Power, jack Quinn, John Peterka, Isak Rosen, Ryan Johnson, Oskari Laaksonen, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Erik Portillo, Arttu, Ruotsalainen, Brett Murray round out the top ten. Honorable mentions went to Mattias Samuelsson, Devon Levi, Linus Weissbach, Lukas Rousak and Joe adds a super sleeper for fantasy deep divers you won't want to miss. Thanks to Joe Yerdon and follow him on Twitter @JoeYerdon Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening.
Duane and Cully are joined by Buffalo Sabres goaltending prospect and starting goalie for Michigan University Erik Portillo - His stand out season in the USHL - His stand out freshman season with Michigan - Getting drafted by Buffalo - Who he looked up to, his relationship with Henrik Lundqvist - His analysis on potential Sabres first overall picks Owen Power and Matty Beniers - What he has learned from playing under development coach and former Sabres goalie Steve Shields
Duane welcomes former Sabres goalie and coach for the University of Michigan Steve Shields! -Current state of the Sabres -The teams he played for in Buffalo and the culture -Sabres goaltending prospect Erik Portillo and his development at the University of Michigan
Episode 29 featuring former NHL goalie Eddie Lack! He joins Cully to talk his career, being a young goalie in Sweden, what to expect from Linus Ullmark and Erik Portillo. What it was like to play alongside other Swedish goalies like Henrik Lundqvist, Corey Schneider, and Jacob Markström.
The boys are back for episode 131 of the pod after Stefon Diggs received a 4 year extension and the Sabres ink first overall pick Owen Power. They talk about what Diggs has meant to the Bills and how this was not a surprise. Sabres goalie prospects, Devon Levi and Erik Portillo, both decide to return to their respective schools next year and the guys talk about what this means for the Sabres future. The big news was that Power has signed with the Sabres and will be making his NHL debut in Toronto tonight. Sam and Ethan talk about what to expect from Power in his first couple weeks with the team. #BuffaloBills #BillsMafia #BuffaloSabres #LetsGoBuffalo
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
