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Northern Michigan University’s Tobias Pitka, left, readies to take a shot while closely defended by Michigan Tech’s Jack…

A man walks past a statue of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball Hall of Fame Willie Stargell…

In this Feb. 22, 1980 file photo, the U.S. hockey team pounces on goalie Jim Craig after a…

Michigan Tech goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz makes a save during a game against Northern Michigan Saturday at the MacInnes…

Northern Michigan University’s Mike Burchill, left, gets to the puck before Michigan Tech’s Tom Leppa during their CCHA…

Houghton forward Calvin Rinkinen chases down a loose puck during a game against Grandville Saturday at Dee Stadium…

Kingsford senior captain Will Murvich is tripped from behind on a breakaway attempt during the second period against…

News Photo by Steve Jakubcin Players on the Alpena varsity hockey team celebrate a goal…

DENVER, Colorado — Former Brainerd Warrior and current Denver University junior defenseman Eric Pohlkamp was nominated for the…

This is a sample of the Northern Michigan University hockey jerseys that will be available for auction during…

Hancock forward Kirby Storm prepares to shoot the puck during the first period of a game against Jeffers…

Michigan Tech forward Isaac Gordon battles with a Minnesota State defender for the puck during a game Friday…