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Finlandia University’s Gerard Taylor, named Rookie of the Year while Tyler Fredricks earns 2nd team honors

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--- University of Dallas outfielder Brian Shelburne and Chapman University pitcher Brian Rauh earned top honors on the 2011 All-Independent Baseball teams named today by the Association of Division III Independents. more...

Michigan Tech's Wilson Named Player of the Game for USA
Michigan Tech hockey alumnus Clay Wilson earned player of the game honors after recording a goal and an assist for the US Men's National Team, which defeated Austria, 3-2. The game was a pretournament to the 2011 International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship. The tournament will run from April 29 to May 15, in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia.

Carroll University Sweeps Finlandia

Apr 30, 2011 at Waukesha, Wis. (Frame Park)
GAME 1: CARROLL 7 – FINLANDIA 4
GAME 2: CARROLL 12- FINLANDIA 2 (5 INNINGS)
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Finlandia University names Jason Keefer Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

Hancock, MI. (April 15, 2011) – Jason Keefer, who, as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Northwood University helped guide the Timberwolves to the 2008 NCAA Division II national tournament for the first time in school history and a GLIAC North division co-championship, has accepted an offer to become the next head women’s basketball coach at Finlandia University.

“We’re extremely excited and fortunate that coach Keefer has accepted the opportunity to take over our women’s basketball program here at Finlandia,” said Director of Athletics Chris Salani. “His coaching strengths and experiences developed from being a member of two winning GLIAC programs, and in helping turn the Northwood women’s program around to perennial GLIAC and NCAA contenders is exactly what our women’s program is in need of. I’m looking to Coach Keefer to rely on his demonstrated talents as a recruiter and coach in helping bring exceptional student-athletes to Finlandia, and to his coaching prowess both as a Division II assistant and former head high school coach to build and transform our women’s program to regional Division III competitiveness.”

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Finlandia University Athletics honors 2010-2011 All-Academic Team

Hancock, MI. – April 14, 2011: Finlandia University held a luncheon on Monday, April 11th to honor the 20 student-athletes named to the 2010-11 Finlandia University All-Academic Team. Requirements for making the team include, holding a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher and having a minimum of 30 credits completed at Finlandia.
Pictured (Top row L-R): Kelsey Norz, Maci Dyer, Liz Heller, Nemanja Jankovic, Matt Wylie, Reece Anderson, Chuck Benik, Nik Patrick, Eric Monticello
Pictured (Bottom Row L-R): Dawn Engman, Mariah Mumford, Kelsey Williams, Kelly Poelstra, Hayley Laban, Alisha Ellertson
Not pictured: Linzy Monticello, Cassandra Behl, Kara Rastello, Mallory Torola, and Ryan Donovan

Finlandia Lions split Double Header

April 14, 2011

Game 1 (7 Inn.) View Box Score Wisconsin Lutheran 11 Finlandia 7
Game 2 (7 Inn.) Vew Box Score Finlandia 9 Wisconsin Lutheran 3

Lions Lose Pair to CSU Wolves

Pewaukee, Wis. – Twenty-three hits that accounted for twenty-nine runs is how the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves baseball team powered their way to victory over the Finlandia University Lions earlier this afternoon. The Wolves beat the Lions by scores of 9-2 and 20-3. view box score game 1 view box score game 2

GCC Players Recognized By NJCAA Region XIII

The following Gogebic Community College student-athletes are being recognized for their accomplishments during the 2010-11basketball season.

Earning NJCAA Division II ALL Region 13 Awards were Ellyn Davies, Jesse Mackey, JJ Borseth, & Tony Laplant. Laplant was also named the Men’s D-II Most Valuable Player in Region 13.
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CLAYTON STATE TAKES TITLE OVER TECH 69-50

by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing

Michigan Tech's run in the NCAA Tournament was stopped one step short of the ultimate prize Friday (March 25) as No. 2-ranked Clayton State defeated the No. 3 Huskies 69-50 in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship game. The 35-1 Lakers, who were one win (and one point, for that matter) away from a perfect season, used a relentless press and forced 25 Tech turnovers to claim their school's first national title.

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CADILLAC, MI - March 20, 2011

Early this morning the Polar Bear Squirt team defeated the Holland Ice Dogs 4-0 in their semi final championship game.

Today at 3:30 CDT the Squirts will take on the Cadillac Squirts in the State Championship Game.
Holland District 6 champions tied Cadillac, the district 7 champs 1-1 in their game last night.
The Polar Bears are playing really well having won four games so far this weekend. Go Bears!

If you watch the game on ustream you can also join in with the live chat... But it's hard to chat while biting off all your finger nails! more...

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Feb. 18, 2011 - Game 1 of District 8 finals at Houghton County Arena

Dernovsek Named All-Region First Team

by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing

Senior women's basketball player Lucy Dernovsek (Holcombe, Wis./Lake Holcombe) earned Daktronics All-Midwest Region First Team honors, it was announced this week. She was one of five players in the region to earn first team honors.

Dernovsek has led the Huskies to the top seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional that begins tomorrow at the SDC Gym. The 5-11 forward averages a team-best 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest and ranks among the GLIAC leaders in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage (50.2), 3-point percentage (44.1), assists (3.3 per game), blocks (2.1 per game) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.6).

Dernovsek has also earned Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, All-GLIAC First Team and GLIAC Tournament MVP accolades this season.

Michigan Tech, which is ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division II with a 26-2 record, will face Lewis in an NCAA Regional quarterfinal game today. Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m.

	Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association announces 2010-2011 Men’s All-Academic Team Hancock, MI. – March 10, 2011: Six members of the Finlandia University Men’s Hockey team were honored by the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association for their academic excellence. more...
	Women's Basketball Grabs No. 3 Spot in National Poll by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing For the second straight year, the Michigan Tech women's basketball will enter NCAA Tournament play with a No. 3 national ranking. The Huskies moved up two spots from their place at No. 5 last week as the Women's Basketball Coaches Association released their new USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 Poll this week. Michigan Tech defeated Tiffin, Hillsdale and Ashland last week to claim the GLIAC Tournament Championship. The Huskies were one of only two teams in the top five to avoid a loss, as Nos. 1, 3 and 4 stumbled. Tech, which is spending its 10th consecutive week in the top 10, is hosting the NCAA Midwest Regional Tournament Friday through Monday (March 11-14). The only other ranked team in the region is No. 16 Quincy. A year ago, Michigan Tech hosted the NCAA Midwest Regional with the nation's No. 3 ranking. The USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll is selected weekly by members of the WBCA. The next poll will be the final national rankings following the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament.
	UW-Eau Claire's Kristin Faber and St. Norbert's Nick Tabisz have been named the 2011 Scholar-Athlete winners UW-Eau Claire's Kristin Faber and St. Norbert's Nick Tabisz have been named the 2011 Scholar-Athlete winners in their respective divisions. The award is given annually to one student-athlete in the men's and women's conferences who excels in the classroom, community and on the ice. Included in this release is a complete list of the 2011 All-Academic winners in both the men's and women's conferences. view NCHA news view WNCHA news

Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association announces 2010-2011 All-Freshman Team

Hancock, MI. – March 9, 2011: Finlandia University men’s hockey standout Collin Saint-Onge (Marquette, MI.) was recently named to the six- member 2010-2011 Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association All-Freshman Team. Saint-Onge joins James Neitsch (09-10), Joe Lewis (04-05), and Josh Paquette (04-05) as the only Finlandia players named to the MCHA All-Freshman team in the program’s history. more...

Hockey Announces 2010-11 Award Winners

by Ian Marks, associate director of athletic communications

The hockey team announced its yearly award winners recently. Nine different players where honored.

John MacInnes Slide Rule Award (Scholastic Achievement)
This award annually goes to the player with the highest overall grade point average. The player must have been at Michigan Tech at least one full year. The award is named in honor of John MacInnes, who coached the Huskies for 26 seasons.
Winner: Corson Cramer, 3.82 GPA, mechanical engineering

Wildcat Slayer Award
Awarded to a player for their outstanding performance against rival Northern Michigan.
Winner: Deron Cousens (six assists)

Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award
This award is named after long-time dean of students and athletic supporter Harold Meese. Starting at Michigan Tech in 1950 as a professor in metallurgy, Meese became Dean of Students in 1959 and remained in that position until his retirement in 1984. During his retirement, Meese served five years (1989-94) in a volunteer capacity as the athletic department's academic advisor.
Winner: Daniel Holmberg

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Finlandia Softball Results

Finlandia Baseball

(3/5-6/2011) Cocoa Beach, FL.

No Box scores available

3-5-2011

Game 1: Finlandia 3 vs. Carlow College (PA.) 0

Game 2: Finlandia 9 vs. Carlow College (PA.) 8

3-6-2011

Game 1: Muhlenberg College (PA.) 14 vs. Finlandia 2

Game 2: Finlandia 18 vs. Penn State-Behrend 8

Game 3: Finlandia 12 vs. Medaille College (N.Y.) 3

Elms College 8 (1-0), Finlandia University 2 (0-1)
Mar 05, 2011 at Ft. Myers (Terry Park Field 4)
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Elms College 8 (2-0), Finlandia University 7 (0-2)
Mar 05, 2011 at Ft. Myers FL (Terry Park Field 4)
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Newbury College 4 (1-0), Finlandia University 3 (0-3)
Mar 06, 2011 at Fort Myers, FL (Terry Park Field 2 )
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Newbury College 21 (2-0), Finlandia University 1 (0-4)
Mar 06, 2011 at Fort Myers, FL (Terry Park Field 2)
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Illinois College 5 (1-0), Finlandia University 3 (0-5)
Mar 07, 2011 at Fort Myers FL (Terry Park Field 3)
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Illinois College 10 (2-0), Finlandia University 0 (0-6)
Mar 07, 2011 at Fort Myers FL (Terry Park Field 3)
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Cameron Named GLIAC Coach of the Year; Four Players Honored

by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing

The women's basketball head coach Kim Cameron was named GLIAC Coach of the Year as the league handed out its annual awards at a banquet last week for the four teams left in the GLIAC Tournament. In addition to Cameron, four players earned recognition from the conference on All-GLIAC teams. more...

	Samson's Great Season Comes to an End Central N.E. Defeat Samsons 74 - 64 Gogebic Community College Coach, Dennis Mackey, reports the Gogebic Community College Samsons lost this evening (March 6, 2011) to Central Community College in NJCAA District 6 play at Columbus, Nebraska. Gogebic Community College Men – 64 Central NE Community College Men – 74 High Scorers for Gogebic: Tori Brown (Milwaukee) - 16 Tony LaPlant (Ewen-Trout Creek) - 13 JJ Borseth (Hurley) - 13 Bryan Carter (Marquette) - 10 The GCC Samsons end the season with a 21-12 record.
filephoto: NJCAA Region 13, Div. 2 Tournament - Gogebic Com. College GCC Samsons vs. Bismarck State College, ND Bismarck Mystics Date: 02/27/2011
	Northern Collegiate Hockey Association announces 2010-2011 Women’s All-Academic Team Saint Paul, MN. – March 4, 2011: Four members of the Finlandia University Women’s Hockey team were recently honored by the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association for their academic excellence. Senior Alisha Ellertson (River Falls, WI.), Junior Mariah Mumford (Mt. Pleasant, MI.), along with Sophomores Stephanie LaMore (Dexter, MI.) and Kelly Poelstra (Baltimore, ON.) were named to the NCHA All-Academic Women’s Hockey Team for the 2010-2011 season. more...

SNOFARI MONTH LONG SPRING SKIING CELEBRATION

Wakefield, Mich.,– It’s that time of year again. Time for snow, sun, music, brats, bikinis and more. Yes, we said snow and bikinis.

Snofari, Indianhead’s month long celebration is upon us. What is Snofari? It's the most sunspectacular spring skiing & boarding in the Midwest! It's pristine Lake Effect snow, bluebird days, sun, fun and more fun. It's about suntans, music and the smell of brats grilling on the Base Deck.

Indianhead is offering incredible deals to celebrate this annual event. Deals like:
• Ski 2 days, get the 3rd Day FREE.
• Stay 2 nights in a condo or chalet, get the 3rd Day FREE.
• Season Pass Special. Buy now for 2011/2012 season, ski and board the rest of this season free plus all of next season. As a bonus, enjoy free and discounted skiing at our sister resorts, Monarch and Loveland CO; Red Lodge MT and Schweitzer ID.
• College Special. Ski 4 days for only $80

Indianhead will be hosting amazing events like the Famous Bikini Races, Klement’s Sausagefest, the Annual Slush Cup, and our signature event, the Pow Wow in the Pines Music Festival featuring 9 bands from all over the Midwest.

For more information on deals, events and snow, visit www.indianheadmtn.com or call 1.800.3INDIAN.

Indianhead Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard resort located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offering 29 downhill skiing slopes, 638 vertical feet sand an average of 17 feet of snow per year. The village and resort facilities are located on top of the mountain overlooking the Ottawa National Forest. Indianhead boasts award-winning dining, lodging, live entertainment and full-service conference/banquet facilities. www.indianheadmtn.com

MTU Sports Weekly

by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing

Samsons Sink the Bismarck (State) Win Tournament

78 Gogebic Community College, Ironwood MI

76 Bismarck State College, Bismarck ND

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - February 28, 2011

Gogebic Community College Guard Tony LaPlant was named Most Valuable Player in the NJCAA Division 2, Region 13 Tournament.

LaPlant along with teammate J.J. Borseth were named to the All-Tournament team.

Samson Coach Dennis Mackey was named Region XIII Men’s Coach of the Year.

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2011 Finlandia University Dome Tournament
Day 1 February 25 - Marquette Superior Dome

GAME 1 Hope College vs Edgewood College    HC 14 @ EC 2 (5 inn.) View Box Score
GAME 2 Hope College vs Finlandia University HC 10 @ FU 0 (5 inn.)   View Box Score
GAME 3 Edgewood College vs Finlandia University EC 4 @ FU 7      View Box Score

		GCC Lady Samsons defeats Bismarck Mystics 92-75 IRONWOOD – February 27, 2011 The Gogebic Community College Lady Samsons played the Mystics from Bismarck State College-ND in a Region XIII, Division II Women's Basketball Tournament game Saturday at the Lindquist Center. The Lady Samsons won the game 92-75 before a large hometown crowd. more... Photo by Adam Niemi

		GCC Samsons defeats Dakota College Lumberjacks 87-80 IRONWOOD - February 27, 2011 Following the victory of the Gogebic Community College women’s basketball team the Samson men’s team won their tournament game Saturday night when they defeated the Dakota College Lumberjacks in a very exciting game at the Lindquist center. more...
		Finlandia University 6 Concordia University 5 Feb 26, 2011 at Marquette,MI (Superior Dome) Saturday, Finlandia Softball Team defeated Concordia in tournament play at the Superior Dome. Leading the Lions in RBI's was pitcher, Brittany Garland. Garland drove in 5 runs in three appearances at the plate. Garland also had one walk. View Box Score...
2011 Finlandia University Dome Tournament Day 2 February 26 - Marquette Superior Dome GAME 4 FIELD 1 8:00 AM Simpson College 10 @ Edgewood College 1 (5 inn.) GAME 5 FIELD 2 8:00 AM U Dubuque 7 @ UW-0shkosh 5 (8) GAME 6 FIELD 1 10:00 AM Simpson College 6 @ Hope College 14 (5 inn.) GAME 7 FIELD 2 10:00 AM Edgewood College 0 @ UW-Oshkosh 14 (5) GAME 8 FIELD 1 12:00 PM UW-Stevens Point 9 @ Hope College 8 GAME 9 FIELD 2 12:00 PM U Dubuque 5 @ UW-Superior 7 GAME 10 FIELD 1 2:00 PM UW-Stevens Point 3 @ Simpson College 17 (5) GAME 11 FIELD 2 2:00 PM Concordia U 6 @ UW-Superior 4 GAME 12 FIELD 2 4:00 PM Concordia U 5 @ Finlandia U 6

Samsons Survive Lion Attack

IRONWOOD – February 24, 2011

The Samsons hosted the Finlandia Lions Wednesday night at the Gogebic Community College Lindquist Center. It was the Samsons' final home game of the season. The two teams with local ties provided the fans with an exciting game. The Samsons took it to the Lions early in the game, with just 4 minutes off the clock GCC was up 21-8. Finlandia came back and held a 3 point lead at the end of the first period, 35 to 30.

With just under 15 minutes to go in the 2nd period GCC pulled within 2 points. One minute later GCC would go out front by one point 42-41. Finlandia would tie it up at 56 until number 3, Jimmie Roper put GCC ahead by 2.

The Samsons would retain the lead until the final buzzer.

The Lions scored 22 points, shooting 71% from the foul line. making the difference in the Samsons' winning effort.

Final score Gogebic 72 - Finlandia 70

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This weekend, the basketball teams compete in NJCAA Region XIII tournament action at the Lindquist Student Center, with the GCC women taking on Bismarck State College on Saturday at 5:00 and the GCC men playing Dakota College of Bottineau at 7:00. The Championship games are on Sunday with the women at 4:00 and the men at 6:00.

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Tickets are now available for the 2011 NCAA Division 3 Ice Hockey Championship in Minneapolis on March 25-26, 2011.

Hancock, MI. (February 23, 2011) – Tickets for the 2011 NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Championship hosted by the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association and the University of Minnesota on March 25-26 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis are now available for purchase.

The Finlandia University Athletic Department has a limited quantity of discounted ticket packages available for purchase by calling 906-487-7214. Tickets for the event will also be available online at NCAA.com/tickets or by calling 800-U-GOPHER. Two-day championship All-Session reserved bench ticket packages are $20 each through the Finlandia Athletic Department and $25 each online, or by calling the University of Minnesota.

Ridder Arena is on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and is home to Golden Gopher Women's Hockey. It has been the site for many significant hockey events; most recently the 2010 Division I Women's Frozen Four. The 3,400-seat building sits next to Mariucci Arena, where the University's Men's team plays.

Four of the past nine Championship Finals have gone to at least one overtime and six of the past nine have been decided by two goals or less. Last year's Final was the longest NCAA tournament game ever played, with Norwich edging St. Norbert 2-1 in two overtimes. St. Norbert goaltender B.J. O’Brien made an NCAA record 70 saves in the contest.

IronwoodInfo Photo: Deedra Irwin pictured above finishes first in the woman's division, 40 seconds quicker than the second place finisher. XC Opener at MTU September 3, 2010

Women's Cross Country Team Earns Academic Awards

by Ian Marks, assistant director of athletic communications

HOUGHTON - February 23, 2011
The women's cross country team and four individuals were all honored for academic excellence recently by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

The women's cross country team was one of 107 teams to earn 2010 Division II All-Academic Cross Country status after posting a 3.51 cumulative grade point average more...

NCHA Weekly Update

Women's Player of the Week is Sarah Luberda (De Pere, WI) of Concordia-Wisconsin.

Women's playoffs open up this Friday as all four series will play game #1.

Men's semifinals are set for this Saturday night at St. Norbert and UW-Superior.

Mens Weekly Update

Women's Weekly Update

Women's Basketball Takes Hold of Region's Top Spot

by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing

The women's basketball team has moved into the top spot in the latest edition of the NCAA Midwest Region Rankings, which is used to determine the teams that make up the NCAA Tournament. more..

Finlandia women’s softball team set to open 2011 season

Hancock – February 24, 2011: The Finlandia University women’s softball team will open their 2011 season in Marquette, Michigan at the 8^th annual Superior Dome Softball Tournament on the campus of Northern Michigan University with a doubleheader on Friday February 25th. The Lions play Hope College (MI.) at 6:00 pm and Edgewood College (WI.) at 8:00 pm.

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FINLANDIA Press Release

Tickets are now available for the 2011 NCAA Division 3 Ice Hockey Championship in Minneapolis on March 25-26, 2011.

Ladies Basketball National Ranking Up to No. 7

By Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing

The women's basketball team moved up one spot to No. 7 in this week's USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Coaches Poll. The Huskies, who have won eight straight games, were ranked No. 8 for each of the last three weeks.

Tech won both of its games last week. It defeated GLIAC South Division leader Ashland 68-50 Thursday (Feb. 17) before beating Lake Erie 89-49 Saturday (Feb. 19). The Huskies improved to 21-2 and secured their fourth straight GLIAC North Division title during the week.

Three NCAA Midwest Region teams are ranked in the top 25. Fellow GLIAC member Grand Valley State is No. 21, and Great Lakes Valley Conference leader Quincy is No. 13.

The USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll is selected weekly by members of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Tech has been ranked in every national poll since Jan. 22, 2008, including eight straight weeks in the top 10.

Furne Named Red Baron WCHA Rookie of the Week

by Ian Marks, assistant director of athletic communications

Left winger Ryan Furne, who scored a pair of goals and fired 10 shots on goal as visiting Michigan Tech earned a two-game league series split with No. 4-ranked Denver last weekend, has been named the Red Baron WCHA Rookie of the Week for Feb. 22.

A 6-2, 200-pound freshman from Oakdale, Minn., Furne scored the game-winning goal shorthanded at 8:38 of the second period in the Huskies' 3-2 upset of host Denver last Friday (Feb. 18). He also scored Michigan Tech's lone goal and took a team-high six shots in a 5-1 setback at DU last Saturday.

In addition to his two goals, Furne earned a +1 plus/minus rating in the series and had a team-high 10 shots on the weekend.

Furne, who has played in all 32 games this season, is second in scoring for Tech with 18 points (10 goals, 8 assists).

UW-Eau Claire's Kristin Faber Named Top Player

The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that UW-Eau Claire forward Kristin Faber (Austin, Minn. / Austin HS) has been voted the 2011 Women's Player of the Year by the league coaches. Faber recorded 23 points in 20 conference games while being a focal point in opponents strategy to beat the Blugolds. More at www.nchahockey.org.

UW-River Falls' Joe Cranston was voted Coach of the year.

The NCHA named its inaugural All-Rookie team.

The quest for the O'Brien Cup opens this weekend as Quarterfinal series action begins in the Women's Division. more...

Three Michigan Tech Skiers Earn All-CCSA Honors

by Ian Marks, assistant director of athletic communications

A junior exchange student Mikko Harju, freshman Malin Eriksson and freshman Alice Flanders all earned All-Central Collegiate Ski Association honors, the league announced recently.

Lake Forest Takes 2 From Finlandia in NCHA Women's Hockey Competition

In two NCHA Women's hockey games this weekend, the Lake Forest women were able to win both games played at the Houghton County Arena.

On Friday it was Lake Forest 6 - Finlandia 0 view box score

Saturday afternoon Lake Forest again defeated Finlandia 4 to 1 view box score

	Big second period leads Finlandia past Lawrence APPLETON, Wis. – February 21, 2011 Finlandia University scored four times in the second period and went on to a 6-3 Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association win over Lawrence University on Saturday at the Appleton Family Ice Center. The game was the regular-season finale for both teams. Lawrence (12-12-1, 10-10-0 MCHA) returns to action next weekend when it hosts Northland College in a MCHA quarterfinal playoff series. The teams traded goals early in the second period, and Lawrence led 3-2 after Huck Saunders scored at the 9:02 mark. Griffen Hodges then tied it for Finlandia (3-21-0, 3-17-0) when he scored on the power play at 14:15. Finlandia quickly grabbed a 4-3 lead when Cole Workman scored at 16:56. The Lions completed the scoring in the second period when Nemanja Jankovic scored with just 55 seconds left to go up 5-3. Lawrence then dominated the third period, outshooting the Lions 21-4, but the Vikings were unable to score. The Vikings outshot Finlandia 47-26 for the game. Atte Haataja stopped 44 shots to get the win for Finlandia. Matt Wylie added to the Finlandia lead when he scored midway through the third period. Lawrence got goals in both the first and second periods from Matt Hughes. The Vikings played all three goaltenders, with Michael Baldino taking the loss. BOX SCORE: http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1011/boxes/mfnllaw1.f19
	B.J. O'Brien 2011 Player of the Year The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that St.Norbert senior goaltender B.J. O'Brien (Lakeville, Minn.) has been voted the 2011 Player of the Year by the league coaches. O'Brien's season has featured remarkable statistics and clutch saves in leading the Green Knights to the regular season championship and the top seed in the upcoming Peters Cup Playoffs. more...
	Five Huskies Earn WCHA Scholar-Athlete Honors by Ian Marks, assistant director, athletic communications and marketing The Western Collegiate Hockey Association recently announced that five Michigan Tech hockey players were among of 90 male and female student-athletes to receive WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award. more...

The always-exciting Peters Cup Playoffs begin Friday night in the Men's Division. Two of the three opening round series went to the mini-game last year. And with the parity the conference has shown during the regular season, it very well could be used again in 2011.

The Women's Division heads into its final weekend of play with seeds #4 through 8 still not solidified. Just four points separate the current #8
from #4. Updated playoff scenarios will be posted at throughout the weekend. more...

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Finlandia Sweeps NIU

February 16, 2011

Tuesday evening the Finlandia defeated their NIU opponents 79 -45 in women's basketball and the Finlandia men defeated NIU 72-59 in their men's basketball game.

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Northland upsets Finlandia
3 - 2 in OT

ASHLAND, WI, February 12, 2011

Mike Lennon scored the winning goal for Northland. It came 3 minutes and 38 seconds into the Overtime Period. The game was played Friday night in the Bay Area Civic Center.

Ryan Donovan, the Lions Goalie had 31 saves in the game.

Finlandia scored goals in the 1st and third periods. Northland scored in the second, third and overtime periods. view box scores

Finlandia Eliminated from Cup Competition

Men's Player of the Week: Kyle Heck, F, UW-Stevens Point.
Women's Player of the Week: Kelly Salis, D, Adrian.

The men enter their final weekend of regular season play this weekend ...

The women have two weekends remaining before the O'Brien Cup begins ...
Six of the eight playoff spots have been locked up ... St. Norbert, Lake Forest and St. Scholastica will battle for the final two playoff berths, as Marian and Finlandia have been eliminated.

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Finlandia Student-Athletes of the Week Week of February 1, 2011 HANCOCK, MI - Men's basketball senior guard Nik Patrick (Ironwood/Gogebic CC) is the male student-athlete of the week. Patrick scored a team-high 16 points in an 88-67 loss to UW-Eau Claire on Saturday, January 29, in Hancock. He also added 4 rebounds and 1 steal in the contest. In 23 minutes of action, he was 5-7 from the field, including 4-5 from behind the arc and 3-4 from the charity stripe. Nik is the son of Mike and Sandy Patrick. He is majoring in Business-Sports Management at Finlandia.
	Women's basketball senior guard Dawn Engman (Dollar Bay) is the female student-athlete of the week. Engman scored 18 points in an 83-47 victory over Mount Mary College on Saturday, January 29, in Hancock. She also added 3 steals and 2 rebounds in the win. Engman was 6-10 from the field, including 4-7 from three-point range and 2-2 from the free throw line. Dawn is the daughter of Tim and Donna Engman. She is majoring in Liberal Studies-Psychology at Finlandia

Samsons Win Over Pioneers 87-80

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - February 12, 2011br> The Pioneers from Northland International U. traveled to the Lindquist Center Friday night. There the G.C.C. amsons scored 87 points to win their game against the Pioneers, who scored 80 points in a close game.

The Samson scoring was ed by Brian Carter with 25 points, and Tony LaPlant who scored 22 points.

The Samsons outscored Northland 41- 37 in the first half and then outscored the Pioneers 46-43 in the second half.

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Lady Samsons defeat Pioneers 81-38

The Pioneers from UW Northland International and were given a cold U.P. shoulder by the Lady Samsons.

The Lady Samsons took it to the Pioneers early on and led their opponents 52-27 by half time. The continued in the second half and scored 29 points to the Pioneer's 11 points.

Brittany Czerneski played for thirty minutes and scores 29 points to lead the Lady Samons in scoring. Jennifer Whitburn scored 14 points and played for 34 minutes, she was followed by Jesse Mackey who scored 10 points.

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UW-River-Falls Defeats Finlandia 7-1
The Finlandia women's hockey team lost to UW- River Falls 7-1 Friday night in a game played at Hunt Arena, River Falls. View Box Scores

Northland upsets Finlandia 7 - 3 at Ashland
ASHLAND, WI, February 13, 2011The Northland men's hockey team beat the Finlandia men's team for the second time in two days. The game was played Saturday in the Bay Area Civic Center. View Box Scores

Weekend Sports

	Gogebic C.C. splits with Itasca C.C. in Monday night basketball twin bill Scores from Gogebic Community College, Ironwood MI – Monday, February 7, 2011 67 GCC Lady Samsons, Ironwood MI 74 Itasca CC Lady Vikings, Grand Rapids MN View Women's Box Score 76 GCC Samsons, Ironwood MI 52 Itasca CC Vikings, Grand Rapids MN View Men's Box Score View Schedule and record
	Women's Basketball Team Continues to Roll The No. 8-ranked Huskies won both of their games last week, including a 75-43 victory at GLIAC South Division-leading Findlay last Thursday (Feb. 3). Tech, at 18-2 overall and 13-1 in league play, has taken a two-game lead over Lake Superior State in the GLIAC North Division standings with five games to go. The Huskies' next game will be at Lake Superior State on Saturday, Feb. 12. "MTU sports in brief" more ...
	Finlandia Curling Club a medal winner HANCOCK - February 8, 2011 Finnish curler and politician Markku Uusipaavalniemi (pictured above) would be proud. Finlandia has formed a Curling Club. Yes. The Finlandia Curling Club has officially been recognized, and within its first six days the roar of curling rocks has already made us proud. more...

G.C.C. Basketball

Scores from Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, Ironwood Michigan:

86 Gogebic Community College (GCC) Women

53 UW-Marinette, WI Women View Box Score...

61 Gogebic Community College (GCC) Men

64 UW-Marinette, WI Men View Box Score...

2010-11 Scores/Schedule

Finlandia Basketball

Womens Basketball 2.5.11 Saturday 2pm
@Mount Mary College Bloechl Center

Mount Mary (50) vs. Finlandia (71)

Marian University vs Finlandia Lions
(Feb 06, 2011 at Hancock,MI)

Women's Hockey

Marian University (1-19-1) vs. Finlandia Lions (1-19-0)
Date: Feb 06, 2011 Location: Hancock,MI Arena: Houghton County

Goals by Period	1st	2nd	3rd	Total
Marian University	1	0	0	1
Finlandia Lions	0	0	0	0

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Marian University vs 
Finlandia Lions 
(Feb 05, 2011 at Hancock,MI)

Men's College Hockey Result

Marian 5 @ Finlandia 2 (2-5-11)

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Marian University vs
Finlandia Lions
(Feb 04, 2011 at Hancock,MI)

HANCOCK - Finlandia out scored Marian University in tonight's hockey game against Marian University.

The two first period goals, one by Sebastian Rosendahl and one by Cam Goude would be the only points for the Lions, but that was enough as the Sabres would score just one goal in the third period.
Final Score: Lions 2 – Sabres 1

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NCHA Weekly Updates

Men's NCHA Weekly News

Women's NCHA Weekly News

AP Girls Basket Ball Rankings

AP Michigan Girls High School Basketball Rankings

(AP) -- The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

Class A
School Total Points

1. Inkster (4) (6-0) 74
2. Grand Haven (1) (6-0) 66
3. Detroit Pershing (7-0) 61
4. Canton (3-2) 50
5. Byron Center (6-0) 47
6. Livonia Ladywood (5-0) 43
7. Detroit King (3-1) 37
T8. Midland (6-1) 31
T8. Mattawan (7-0) 31
10. St. Johns (5-0) 24

Others receiving votes: Westland John Glenn 20, Midland Dow 15, Auburn Hills Avondale 15, Detroit Renaissance 14, East Lansing 10, Troy 10, Lansing Waverly 9, Southfield Lathrup 7, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 7, Waterford Kettering 6, Temperance Bedford 6, Bloomfield Hills Marian 6, West Bloomfield 4, Ann Arbor Pioneer 3, Saginaw Arthur Hill 2, Novi 1, Marquette 1.

Class B
School Total Points Prv

1. Detroit Country Day (4) (7-0) 74
2. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (1) (6-0) 71
3. DeWitt (7-0) 63
4. Grand Rapids Christian (6-0) 56
5. Morley-Stanwood (5-0) 54
6. Dearborn Divine Child (4-0) 38
7. Goodrich (7-0) 37
8. Frankenmuth (5-0) 29
9. Holland Christian (4-1) 19
10. Wayland (4-0) 17

Others receiving votes: Hemlock 15, Olivet 14, Three Rivers 14, Richland Gull Lake 12, Chelsea 11, Ida 11, Portland 10, Hamilton 9, Battle Creek Harper Creek 7, Muskegon Oakridge 7, Hudsonville Unity Christian 6, Williamston 5, Grant 5, Fremont 5, Lake Odessa Lakewood 4, Shelby 3, Big Rapids 2, Plainwell 1, Grand Rapids West Catholic 1.

Class C
School Total Points Prv

1. Flint Hamady (3) (4-0) 59
2. St. Ignace LaSalle (1) (5-1) 56
3. Madison Heights Bishop Foley (1) (6-0) 40
4. Kent City (5-0) 39
5. Pewamo-Westphalia (5-1) 33
6. Leroy Pine River (4-1) 27
T7. Kalkaska (6-0) 26
T7. New Lothrop (5-1) 26
T9. Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (5-1) 25
T9. Clare (5-0) 25

Others receiving votes: Grandville Calvin Christian 20, Reese 18, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 17, Saginaw Nouvel 17, McBain 16, Sandusky 16, Napoleon 16, Bath 16, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 14, Niles Brandywine 13, Brown City 11, Saugatuck 10, Covert 10, Springport 9, Riverview Gabriel Richard 8, Detroit Allen 7, Traverse City St. Francis 6, Houghton 6, Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 5, Lawton 4, Michigan Center 2, Farwell 2, Adrian Madison 1.

Class D
School Total Points Prv

1. Central Lake (1) (6-0) 71
2. Waterford Our Lady (4) (4-0) 66
3. Posen (7-0) 53
4. Portland St. Patrick (5-1) 49
5. Marine City Cardinal Mooney (5-0) 46
6. Gaylord St. Mary (6-1) 40
7. Chassell (6-0) 35
8. Hillsdale Academy (5-0) 31
9. Battle Creek St. Philip Catholic Central (5-0) 29
10. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (5-2) 27

Others receiving votes: Mason County Eastern 22, Manistee Catholic Central 20, Eben Junction Superior Central 18, Crystal Falls Forest Park 16, Lansing Christian 15, Watersmeet 10, Traverse City Christian 9, Pickford 9, Brimley 8, Southfield Christian 8, Bark River-Harris 6, Muskegon Catholic Central 5, Holland Calvary 5, Climax-Scotts 1, Beal City 1.

Finlandia Athletics Host Fan Appreciation Nights

Hancock, MI. (February 1, 2011) – The Finlandia University Athletic Department would like to announce the upcoming dates for their annual Fan Appreciation Nights. Finlandia Athletics has designated four nights of contests and giveaways to honor the supporters of Lions sports programs.

Finlandia encourages fans to invite family and friends to attend any of these events for a chance to win great prizes courtesy of our local businesses.

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Weekend Sports

G.C.C. Basketball

Scores from Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, Ironwood Michigan:

86 Gogebic Community College (GCC) Women

53 UW-Marinette, WI Women View Box Score...

61 Gogebic Community College (GCC) Men

64 UW-Marinette, WI Men View Box Score...

2010-11 Scores/Schedule

Finlandia Basketball

Womens Basketball 2.5.11 Saturday 2pm
@Mount Mary College Bloechl Center

Mount Mary (50) vs. Finlandia (71)

Marian University vs Finlandia Lions
(Feb 06, 2011 at Hancock,MI)

Women's Hockey

Marian University (1-19-1) vs. Finlandia Lions (1-19-0)
Date: Feb 06, 2011 Location: Hancock,MI Arena: Houghton County

Goals by Period	1st	2nd	3rd	Total
Marian University	1	0	0	1
Finlandia Lions	0	0	0	0

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Marian University vs 
Finlandia Lions 
(Feb 05, 2011 at Hancock,MI)

Men's College Hockey Result

Marian 5 @ Finlandia 2 (2-5-11)

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Marian University vs
Finlandia Lions
(Feb 04, 2011 at Hancock,MI)

HANCOCK - Finlandia out scored Marian University in tonight's hockey game against Marian University.

NCHA Weekly Updates

Men's NCHA Weekly News

Women's NCHA Weekly News

AP Girls Basket Ball Rankings

AP Michigan Girls High School Basketball Rankings

(AP) -- The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

Class A
School Total Points

Class B
School Total Points Prv

Class C
School Total Points Prv

Class D
School Total Points Prv

Finlandia Sports February Schedule
Women’s Basketball 5 Mount Mary College, 2 pm 10 Northland International, 5:30 pm 12 Silver Lake College, 2 pm 15 Northland International 5:30 pm Men’s Basketball 10 Northland International, 7:30 pm 12 Silver Lake College, 4 pm 15 Northland International, 7:30 pm 23 Gogebic Comm. Coll., TBA	Women’s Hockey 5 Marian University, 7 pm 6 Marian University, 2 pm 12 Univ. of Wisconsin-River Falls, 3:05 pm 13 University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 12 pm 19 Lake Forest College, 2 pm 20 Lake Forest College, 2 pm Men’s Hockey 4 Marian University, 7:15 pm 5 Marian University, 4 pm 11 Northland College, 7:05 pm 12 Northland College, 3:05 pm 18 Lawrence University, 7 pm 19 Lawrence University, 4 pm Home games in bold/All times EST
	GCC Skiers Qualified for the 2011 U.S. Jr. Olympics Press Release - February 1, 2011 Two Gogebic Community College skiers qualified for the United States Junior Olympics this year. "This was a big goal for us this year, getting our top two skiers to advance to the Junior Olympics, this is huge", said Coach Will Andresen. more...
Women's Basketball Back Up to No. 8 in National Coaches Poll by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing The women's basketball team moved back up to No. 8 in the latest USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Coaches Poll. The Huskies won two games last week and jumped up from its spot at No 10 last week. Tech has been in the top 10 for five straight weeks, including a season-high ranking of No. 8 two weeks ago. more...
Three Huskies Tabbed Don Hansen's Football All-Americans by Wes Frahm, director, athletic communications and marketing Football players Phil Milbrath (Norway), Matt Desotell (Green Bay, Wis./Ashwaubenon) and Tim Schmalz (Shawano, Wis.) have all been named 2010 Don Hansen's All-Americans. Milbrath gained first team status while Desotell and Schmalz earned spots on the second team. more...

Skate With The Lions Night this Friday Hancock, February 1, 2011 The Finlandia University men’s and women’s hockey teams will be holding their annual “Skate with the Lions” event immediately following the men’s game against Marian University on Friday, February 4th at the Houghton County Arena. All junior hockey players wearing a jersey will be admitted to the game for FREE. A limited number of skaters will receive a FREE t-shirt for Finlandia men’s and women’s players to autograph. The puck drops at 7:15pm EST Friday night.
Samsons Defeat Pioneers in Dunbar The GCC Lady Samsons moved to a even record of 9 wins and 9 losses last evening when they defeated the NIU Pioneer’s basketball team 69-45 at Dunbar, Wisconsin. The GCC men also defeated their Northland International University counterparts, 68-64. The Samsons now have 15 wins and only 7 losses for the season. The Pioneers will host Finlandia February 10th in Dunbar; and will then travel north to play the Samsons, February 12th at the Lindquest Center, and will challenge Finlandia at Hancock February 15th. View Scores and Schedule

Hurley Homecoming - Energized & Winterized!

HURLEY – January 31, 2011

Always an innovator, the Hurley School District has reinvented Winter Homecoming. Friday was Winter Home Coming at Hurley. The Midgets would host their Basketball rivals from Mercer at 6:00pm. But there would be a day of activities prior to the game.

This year, the Midgets took many of the day’s events outdoors as well as those indoor activities that we are accustomed to seeing at Homecoming.

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Hurley Winter Homecoming King and Queen

Selected by their Classmates for 2011 Winter King and Queen were Jessie Vokolek and Jeanna Aijala.

Curling Comes to Gogebic

IRONWOOD - January 31, 2011

There was a large group of Gogebic residents that came to the Pat O¹Donnell civic center on Sunday afternoon.

Following the second Polar Bear game the ice was the scene of a free Curling Clinic.

The announcement stated that the clinic would be opened to people of all ages, and people of all age groups and from all over the county participated in the two hour event. more...

Polar Bear Squirts Defeat Ashland & Negaunee

IRONWOOD - January 31, 2011

The 20 and 0 Polar Bear Squirts went into this weekend challenging their 10 and 1 counterparts from Ashland. On Sunday, the 22 and 0 Squirts hosted the Iron Range team from Negaunee. Sunday night the Squirts went to bed with a 24 and 0 record for the year.
The Squirts won both Sunday Games, 13-1 and 9-1. The scoring might have been higher yet had it not been for some good saves by Travis, the Negaunee Goalie. more...

GCC Nordic Ski Team Had Another Successful Weekend

January 31, 2011

The of racing at the combined Central Collegiate Ski Association and U.S. Ski Association Super Tour races in Houghton. Northern Michigan University's Martin Banerud won both of the Collegiate races, winning Saturday's 10k classic event in a time of 29:44 and Sunday's 15K freestyle event in 41:03.

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GCC Sweeps Rainy River

IRONWOOD - January 31, 2011 The GCC Samsons upended the Rainy River Voyageurs again Sunday afternoon to sweep the weekend series from their International Falls opponents. Sunday's game at the Lindquist Center began with the Samsons taking the first half 53 - 37.

At one pont in the game the Samsons had outscored Rainy River 80 - 55.

GCC posted 45 points in the second half to Rainy River's 41 points.

Final Score GCC 98 - RR 78.

Brian Carter led the Samsons in scoring with 20 points.

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GCC Downs Rainy River in Saturday Night Game

IRONWOOD January 30, 2011 The Voyageurs from Rainy River CC ventured across the Montreal last night and ran into a flood of scoring by the GCC Samsons. The Samsons took an early commanding lead and led the players from International Falls 49-39 at the end of the first period.

The voyageurs caught their breath before the second period and stayed within 4 points in the second period. But it was not enough to recoup the first period deficit.

The Samsons outscored their opponents 44-40 in the second period to win the game 93-79. The two teams meet again today at the Lindquist Center. Game starts at noon.

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Finlandia Sports

Finlandia Women Defeat Mount Mary 83- 47 in Saturday contest

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Saint Norbert defeat Finlandia in Women's Hockey 4- 0
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UW-Eau Claire 88 Defeats Finlandia 67 in Men's College Basketball

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NCHA Weekly Update - January 25, 2011

UW-Eau Claire sweeps Player of the Week awards
with Kristin Faber and Jordan Singer both recording hat tricks while
sweeping their opponents last weekend.

UW-Superior's men and women have both jumped into the latest national
rankings.

Last weekend featured five hat tricks between the divisions.

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Finlandia Hockey
St. Norbert women's hockey team defeated the Finlandia women at home last night
St. Norbert 9, Finlandia 1
In men's college hockey the Finlandia Lions went to Adrian Michigan last night where they were defeated by the Adrian Bull Dogs. Adrian 6, Finlandia 1 women's box score men's box score

Finlandia Splits With Northland

January 25, 2011

Ashland, Wis.- The Finlandia Women's Basketball Team lost to their Northland opponents Monday night.

Meanwhile, the Finlandia Men's Team successfully upended their Northland opponents.

WOMEN - Northland 63, Finlandia 31

MEN - Northland 64, Finlandia 77

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GCC Skiers fare well at the CCSA

Gogebic Community College skiers fared well at the Central Collegiate Ski Association meet in Minneapolis this weekend. Ray Sabo from the University of Alaska Fairbanks won Saturday's 10K skate race in a time of 24:45. Freshman Ben Noren lead Gogebic finishers, placing 30th in 27:26. Other Gogebic finishers included Freshman Leif Gilsvik (40th in 28:53), Sophomore Micah Ohman (57th in 31:01), Freshman Sam Kolesar (63rd in 35:02) and Kyle Weber (66th in 37:31).

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MSOE Defeats Finlandia
5 - 1 in Men's Hockey

Hancock - January 22, 2011

No. 11 MSOE hockey finishes sweep of Finlandia
For the second straight game, the No. 11 Raiders got goals from five different players as they beat Finlandia 5-1 Saturday afternoon in Hancock. MSOE scored twice in the first period, two times in the second and once in the third. Junior goaltender Connor Toomey made 22 saves in the victory.

The sole Lion point was scored byCam Goude in the second period.

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Lions Defeat Samsons in Hancock

The Finlandia Lions Defeated the GCC Samsons in Hancock Saturday. The Lady Samsons fair no better in their basketball game against the Lions women.

In the first game the Finlandia men's team defeated the GCC men's team 88-77.

In the women's game it was Finlandia Women 69, GCC women 59.

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UWS' Faryna Named Player of the Week January 21, 2010 UW-Superior forward Justin Faryna (Calgary, AB / Drumheller Dragons, AJHL) has been selected Player of the Week in the NCHA Men's Division for his efforts last weekend against UW-Stout. Faryna recorded seven points in the two game sweep of the Blue Devils. The Yellowjackets came into the series looking to keep pace in the conference standings and Faryna provided a punch that helped UWS do just that. On Friday night Faryna notched a goal and three assists as UW-Superior won 7-2. His assist at 19:17 of the second period came just after the Blue Devils had scored two straight and were staging a comeback. Read NCHA Read WNCHA
MSOE Defeats Finlandia 6 - 1 in Men's Hockey With goals from five different players, the No. 11 Raiders beat Finlandia 6-1 Friday night in Hancock, Michigan. The Lion's only score came from a second period goal by Sean Burke . Leading the offense for MSOE was senior forward Michael Soik who scored twice, once in the second period and again in the third. Sophomore forward Jordan Keizer picked up his 17th goal of the season which leads all of Division III. The Lions will face the number 11 ranked Raiders again this afternoon in Hancock. Game time is 2:00pm Eastern Time

	GCC Sweeps UW-Marathon January 20, 2011 Gogebic Community College Samsons and Lady Samsons were victorious last night in their doubleheader at the Lindquist Center. 74 Gogebic Community College Women 67 UW-Marathon Women 67 Gogebic Community College Men 54 UW-Marathon Men view men's box scores view Women's box scores view schedule and history

Squirts Advance to District Finals

L'ANSE - January 18, 2011
The Polar Bear Squirts went to L'Anse this past weekend to compete in the district playdowns. The playdowns determine what teams will advance to the District Finals. As a reslt of the weekend play the Squirts are now 19 and 0 for the season and Matt Clemens the Squirt's Goalie now has nine shutouts to his credit.

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Team Nordic Members Earn Awards

Thirteen local children represented Team Gogebic Nordic Ski Club at the annual Iron Nordic Loon Invite Tuesday, January 4th, at the MECCA Ski Trails in Mercer, WI. The team brought home three individual awards.

Team Gogebic 's middle school girls placed second as a team.

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Racers "Start Your Engines!"

IRONWOOD - Saturday January first would mark the return of snowmobile oval racing to Gogebic County. This day more than 100 race drivers from New York to Alaska would gather at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds to compete in the first Ironwood Pro Vintage Snowmobile Olympus.

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Sleds Test Out the Gogebic Oval

IRONWOOD - January 1, 2011
The parking area for the racers and the Pit area appeared much like that of an auto race. Only this day the Pit Crews and Drivers would be working on Vintage Snowmobiles, preparing for the two days of oval racing that mark the return of snowmobile racing after a 30 year hiatus.

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Ramblin Ray

Chicago radio personality and 2010 CMA Award Winner, Ramblin Ray Stevens (US99 Country) was in Ironwood this weekend.

Ramblin' Ray was a participant in te Pro Vintage Snowmobile Races held at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds. Stevens told race organizer Rudy Grbavcich that it was a great event and that by Wednesday of this week more than a million of his listeners would know about the Ironwood Classic. more...

Racing to New Years

January 1, 2011 The Pro Vintage Snowmobile Races began Friday afternoon at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds. However, the official start of the Big Race weekend began Friday night when snowmobile racers joined by other snowmobile riders, participated in a race parade.

The parade route was redirected as a result of the thaw and lack of snow on the streets.
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Racing Hot Spot in Frigid Weekend

IRONWOOD - January 2, 2011
Yesterday, more than 100 racers competed in 28 races throughout the bitter cold and windy day. While the weather was windy and cold the racing was hot. The vintage sleds raced around a perfect race trace at speeds exceeding 80 mph. There are over 300 Vintage Snowmobiles competing in this weekend’s event.

Pro Vintage Racing at the Fairgrounds

GOGEBIC COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - December 31, 2010

Over 100 snowmobile racers, some from as far away as Alaska, gathered at the Gogebic County Fairground this morning.

The racers began practice for the Pro Vintage Snowmobile Olympus that begins tomorrow, January 1 and concludes Sunday January 2.



Little Sisu a Big Winner IRONWOOD - January 17, 2011 -The 2011 Pictured above is Katie Erickson and her dad Scott Erickson. Katie participated in the opening of the Sisu Ski Fest. This year a new event was added to the high profile Ski Festival, a 2K and 5K contests for kids aged 5-15. more coverage
Snow Slows 2011 Sisu Skifest IRONWOOD - January 16, 2011 Cross Country Marathon had more to compete with than just fellow participants. Snow, snow, snow made the race difficult and resulted in slower times than last year. Skiers interviewed at the "Finnish Line" told reporters that the soft snow made the race difficult, very difficult. more...
G.C.C. Sweeps UW - Marinette Gogebic's Samsons and Lady Samsons swept tUW Marinette in two games played at Marinette Wednesday night. 81 - Gogebic Community College Women 58 - UW-Marinette Women 85 – Gogebic Community College Men 84 – UW-Marinette Men View GCC Scores and Schedule
Polar Bear Sweep Iron River The polar Bears are headed into the play downs next week on a good note. This past weekend they defeated Iron River 6-0, and 5-2, and defeated Negaunee's Ishpeming Concrete 9-0, and 9-0. Matthew Clemens was in net for all 4 wins with 3 of them shutouts. Scoring goals for the polar bears were Tyler Morrison and Caleb Baxter each with 6, Nathan Garnell (5), Ethan Roehm (4), Tommy Lundin, Sydnee Lorenson, and CJ Sorensen each with 2, David Collins and Brett Heil each with a goal. Assists were tallied by Baxter (9), Morrison (8), Garnell, Sorensen, and Roehm each with 3, Heil (2), Lundin, Lorenson, and Hanna Koivisto each with 1 goal. " Each and every game our passing is improving, I believe our back checking is the best I have ever seen and their efforts are definitely paying off." said coach Scott Kellett. Story submitted by "Scott Kellett",
Weekly Update The Men's Division concluded its non-conference schedule last weekend, so it's all NCHA battles from now to the playoffs. The Women's Division is mostly finished with its NC schedule, minus several scattered week-night games more...
Women's Basketball Up to No. 9 in WBCA Poll by Wes Frahm, director of athletic communications and marketing The women's basketball moved up one spot to No. 9 in this week's USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Women's Basketball Coaches Association poll. The Huskies won both of their games last week with a 58-48 decision over Northern Michigan last Thursday (Jan. 6) and a 71-35 triumph over Marygrove last Saturday (Jan. 8). Tech is the highest-ranked team from both the Midwest Region and GLIAC. Grand Valley State, No. 13, and Quincy, No. 23, are the only two other teams from the region ranked in the top 25. Michigan Tech opened the year ranked No. 19 and has been in the top 20 all season. The Huskies have been nationally ranked in every poll since Jan. 22, 2008.
UW Eau Claire Upsets Finlandia 72- 51 UW Eau Claire played Finlandia in men's basketball last night. The game ended with the Lions falling to their Wisconsin rivals 72-51. The Lions led at half time 32-31 but were held to just 19 points in the second period. Jonathon Moore led the Finlandia men with 16 points, playing 32 mins. view box scores
Bethany 74 - Finlandia 65 The Finlandia women’s Basketball Team traveled Mankato, Minnesota last night. In a game against the Bethany Lutheran College Woman, the Lady Lions were defeated 74 – 65. Number 13, Linzy Monticello, was 3-9 scoring 8 points to lead Finlandia. Linzy had 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 0 turnovers and 2 fouls. Her efficiency rating was 14. Anna Cepek led the Vikings scoring 24 points (8-17). Anna had 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 0 steals 2 turnovers, and 4 fouls . Her efficiency rating was 31. Bethany outscored Finlandia 36-33 in the first period and again outscored Finlandia 38-32 in the second period. Final score: Bethany-74, Finlandia-65 View Box Score
Weekend Sports Jan 17, 2011
College Basketball MSU Men 71 - Northwestern 67 o.t. Cardinal Stritch Women 73 - Finlandia 49 Gogebic CC Men 92 - UW-Marshfield 83 GLIAC Basketball MTU Women 67 - Saginaw Valley St. 47 Saginaw Valley St. 70 - MTU Men 61 Lake Superior St. 62 - NMU Women 58 Lake Superior St. 79 - NMU Men 73	College Hockey St. Lawrence 6 - MTU 0 LSSU 3 - Michigan St. 2 Lawrence 3 - Finlandia Men 2 Lawrence 5 - Finlandia Men 3 Concordia Women 8 - Finlandia 1 Concordia Women 5 - Finlandia 1

NCHA Women's Hockey

UW-Eau Claire

vs

Finlandia Lions

Friday night at Hancock
UW-Eau Claire 5 Finlandia 0
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Saturday afternoon at Hancock
UW-Eau Claire 4 @ Finlandia 1
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Finlandia Hockey
Augsburg (Minn.) 4, Finlandia (Mich.) 0

MINNEAPOLIS -- Scoring all four goals on power-play situations -- including three during a five-minute major penalty midway through the second period -- the Augsburg College men's hockey team scored a 4-0 win over Finlandia University (Mich.) in a nonconference contest on Tuesday evening at Ed Saugestad Rink.

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Box Score

GCC Basketball

January 5, 2010

The Samsons and Lady Samsons swept the Hibbing Cardinals tonight in two Basketball Games played at Gogebic Community College.

GCC Women - 52 Hibbing CC Women - 42

GCC Men - 79 Hibbing CC Men - 74

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First U.P. Hoops Rankings Released

Results follow (first-place votes in parentheses):
BOYS
Class ABC
Rec Pts
1. Negaunee (3) 6-0 23
2. Ishpeming (2) 5-0 21
3. Rudyard 4-0 11
4. Iron Mountain 4-1 8
5. Ironwood 5-0 7
Also receiving votes: Sault Ste. Marie (3-1) 5
Class D
Rec Pts
1. Superior Central (3) 4-0 23
2. Cedarville (2) 4-0 21
3. Ewen-Trout Creek 3-0 12
4. Carney-Nadeau 5-1 11
5. Rapid River 4-1 8
GIRLS
Class ABC Rec Pts
1. St. Ignace (5) 5-1 25
2. Marquette 8-1 20
3. Norway 5-1 13
4. Westwood 3-2 6
5. Escanaba 4-2 4
Also receiving votes: Gwinn (4-2) 3, Ishpeming (4-2) 2, Houghton (4-2) 1, Hancock (4-3) 1.
Class D Rec Pts
1. Watersmeet (5) 4-0 25
2. Chassell 6-0 15
3. Forest Park 6-1 14
4. Superior Central 6-1 9
5. Bark River-Harris 5-1 6
Also receiving votes: Brimley (5-0) 4, Pickford (4-2)2

Press Release
Finlandia University Women’s Basketball Coach Curtis Wittenberg released from coaching duties
Hancock, MI. (January 3, 2011) – Curtis Wittenberg, who has spent the last three and a half seasons behind the Lions bench has been released from his responsibilities as head women’s basketball coach effective immediately after tonight’s game against Lakeland College. Wittenberg has compiled a 28-58 overall record from 2007-2011.

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Ironwood Squirts Take Two From Keweenaw Bay

IRONWOOD - January 3, 2011
The Polar Bear Squirts (9 and 10 year olds) posted two wins against Keweenaw Bay yesterday at the Patrick O’Donnell Civic Center. The Squirts won the first game 9-1. Ironwood scored four unanswered points in the first period, and two more points in the second period. Keweenaw scored one point to open the third period and that would be the last point that they would score for the day. The Squirts went on to score three more points and close out the game 9-1. In the second game the Squirts would shutout their opponents Nine zip.

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Sports News

Samsons Sink the Bismarck (State) Win Tournament

Squirts Advance to District Finals

Sleds Test Out the Gogebic Oval

Racing to New Years

Little Sisu a Big Winner

Snow Slows 2011 Sisu Skifest