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College Hockey
The NCAA Division One Hockey Tournament opens today…
- At the Fargo Regional, Western Michigan faces Minnesota State at 5:00, and Minnesota takes on Massachusetts at 8:30.
- At the Toledo Regional, Boston University plays Ohio State at 2:00, and Michigan State meets Cornell at 5:30.
Play in the other two regionals begins tomorrow.
Minnesota State’s Luke Strand was recognized as the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Coach of the Year yesterday.
NHL
The Red Wings host the Senators tonight.
NBA
The Pistons welcome the Cavaliers tomorrow.
The Bucks lost 127-117 to the Nuggets last night. With Giannis Antetokounmpo out because of a sprained foot, and Damian Lillard sidelined with a blood clot issue, Brook Lopez led Milwaukee with 26 points.
The Bucks host the Knicks tomorrow.
MLB
The Tigers open the regular season against the Dodgers in Los Angeles tonight. Tarik Skubal will start against Blake Snell. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit’s opening-day roster includes some surprises. Relievers Jason Foley and Andrew Chafin will both begin the season at Toledo. Foley led the team in saves last year. Righty Brenan Hanifee and lefty Brant Hurter will fill the final two bullpen spots. Justyn-Henry Malloy and Jahmai Jones were also assigned to the Mud Hens, meaning Ryan Kreidler makes the cut, and should see much of the playing time in center field, until Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling and Wenceel Pérez recover from their injuries.
The Tigers added more outfield depth yesterday by signing veteran Ben Gamel, who had been in the Astros camp.
The Brewers begin their regular season today against the Yankees in New York. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Carlos Rodón.
Milwaukee assigned starter Jose Quintana to Nashville to start the season. He had a shortened spring training, and still needs some ramp-up conditioning. Because of off-days, the Crew will open with a three-man rotation of Peralta, Nestor Cortes and Aaron Civaler. Jake Bauers made the major league roster. He struggled for Milwaukee last season, but turned in a productive spring. The Brewers rounded out their bullpen by adding Chad Patrick, who won the Class AAA triple crown with the Sounds last season.
Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts
- Thursday, April 3 – Hockey – Gibson Cup Game One – Calumet Wolverines at Portage Lake Pioneers – 7:30 faceoff – broadcast on KBear 102.3.
- Friday, April 4 – Hockey – Gibson Cup Game Two – Portage Lake Pioneers at Calumet Wolverines – 7:30 faceoff – broadcast on KBear 102.3.
- Saturday, April 5 – Hockey – Gibson Cup Game Three (if needed) – Calumet Wolverines at Portage Lake Pioneers – 7:30 faceoff – broadcast on KBear 102.3.
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