This Week in Michigan Tech Athletics: December 9-15
Monday, December 9
• Joe Shawhan Hour, 10 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Tuesday, December 10
• Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Wednesday, December 11
• Men's Basketball vs. Finlandia, 6 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ
Thursday, December 12
• Keweenaw Chevrolet Radio Promotion, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Friday, December 13
• Blue Line Club Lunch, Noon at MacInnes Student Ice Arena
• Hockey vs. Clarkson, 7:07 p.m. at MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Mix 93 WKMJ
Saturday, December 14
• Nordic Skiing at NMU Open
• Hockey vs. Clarkson, 6:07 p.m. at MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Mix 93 WKMJ
Sunday, December 15
• Nordic Skiing at NMU Open
• Women's Basketball vs. Northern Michigan, 1 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ and GRIT TV
• Men's Basketball vs. Northern Michigan, 3 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ and GRIT TV
All times Eastern • Home events in bold
THIS WEEK'S PROMOTIONS
• Dec 11 basketball – T-shirt time
• Dec 13 hockey – Teddy Bear Toss (First 300 receive teddy bear to toss)
– Joey's On-Ice Challenge
– Chuck-A-Puck
• Dec 14 hockey – Keweenaw Chevy's Jam the Stands-Concert on the Concourse
– $50,000 Truck Promo
– Santa Claus in attendance
– Joey's On-Ice Challenge
– Ojibwa Casino's Slapshot Challenge
– Koaches Kids
• Dec 15 Basketball – Teddy Bear Toss (Halftime - First to throw in can at half court wins $25 gift card to University Images)
– Domino's Promo
HOCKEY
The Huskies swept Alaska Anchorage at home with a pair of comeback wins over the weekend. Tech won 2-1 Friday and 4-1 Saturday. Brian Halonen scored both goals Friday and Tyler Rockwell, Trenton Bliss, Tommy Parrottino, and Alec Broetzman found the back of the net Saturday. Matt Jurusik stopped 38-of-40 shots on the weekend. The Huskies improved to 10-7 overall and 8-6 in the WCHA and now host No. 5 Clarkson in the only nonconference home series of the season. There will be a Blue Club Lunch at noon on Friday. RSVP to blueline@mtu.edu by noon on Thursday. The puck drops at 7:07 p.m. Friday and 6:07 p.m. Saturday. A large promotion with Keweenaw Chevrolet for Saturday's game will be announced on Monday.
VOLLEYBALL
The No. 23-ranked volleyball team wrapped up a historic 2019 season at the NCAA Midwest Regional. The Huskies swept No. 22 Missouri-St. Louis in the quarterfinal on Thursday and then fell to No. 10 Hilldale 3-1 Friday in the semifinal. Thursday's win was the first NCAA victory for the program since 1995. Tech finished the season with a 24-8 record, winning the most matches since 1996. Friday's match was the last for seniors Kristine Fink, Courtney Kurkie, Rachel Ping, and Emilia Widen.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
The Huskies opened GLIAC play with a pair of victories at the SDC Gym. Tech defeated Saginaw Valley State 79-57 Thursday and Northwood 93-59 Saturday. Kyle Monroe eclipsed the 2,000-point mark for his career Saturday, becoming the fourth player in program history to reach the milestone. The Huskies host Finlandia Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Northern Michigan Sunday at 3 p.m.to continue the seven-game home stretch.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Tech split its weekend at the SDC Gym to begin conference play. SVSU edged the Huskies 60-59 Thursday and the bounced back with a 69-46 victory over Northwood Saturday. Ellie Mackay (18.5) and Hanna Hobson (11) averaged in double figures for the Black and Gold. Tech wraps up its 2019 part of the schedule with a Sunday game against Northern Michigan at the SDC Gym. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m.
NORDIC SKIING
The 2019-20 ski season begins this weekend at the NMU Open at Al Quaal in Ishpeming. Stayed tuned to MichiganTechHuskies.com for a season preview.
HUSKIES LEND A PAW
This year's community outreach initiative for Michigan Tech Athletics is the Huskies Lend a Paw to support Big Brothers Big Sisters - UP Kids. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) seeks to change the lives of children facing adversity - for the better, forever. BBBS programs help children realize their full potential and build their futures by providing strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
For more information or a donation contact Maggie Munch BBBS Program Director at bbbs@upkids.com or 906-487-9855.
Special Dates Supporting BBBS:
• Friday, October 25, 2019 - Soccer BBBS T-shirt Auction
• Friday, November 8, 2019 - Volleyball BBBS T-shirt Auction
• Thursday, December 5, 2019 - Men's and Women's Basketball BBBS T-shirt Auction
• Friday, January 10, 2020 - Hockey BBBS Jersey Auction
VOLUNTEER AT NORDIC SKIING EVENTS
Michigan Tech Athletics is looking for volunteers for Nordic ski events in 2019-20. A team of volunteers is instrumental in the success and experience of the student-athletes at the Tech Trails. Please click on the links if you're interested in any of the events/dates:
- MTU Pre-Nationals CXC Cup (Dec. 20-21)
- US Nationals (Jan. 2-7)
- CCSA Conference Championships/JLD CXC Cup (Feb. 15-16)
GIVE TO ATHLETICS
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