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The Marquette Mutineers and NMU Club Hockey Team Play Outdoor Exhibition at Lions Field Ice Rink in Marquette Township in Honor of Fallen Friends
- Updated: January 27, 2019
Marquette, MI – January 27, 2019 – We certainly “caught the vision” during today’s gathering at Lions Field Ice Rink in Marquette Township for some hockey fun and a chance to support a local family. Originally today’s exhibition game was to be a match up against the Marquette Redmen and Marquette Mutineers, but with a sudden cancellation, the Northern Michigan University Club Hockey Team stepped in to take the Redmen’s place on the ice.
After a fatal car crash claimed the life of two young Iron Range Hockey Players, who were friends to many on the both the Marquette Mutineers and NMU Club Hockey team, the players decided to dedicate today’s game to their fallen friends. The information spread quickly and community members from all over Marquette County came out to enjoy the game and support the Johnson family during this devastating time.
The Mutineers and Wildcats took the ice shortly after 1pm today for an hour long outdoor exhibition hockey game. It was a bone chilling afternoon, but the players had a blast and so did the people spectating the game! The Township had free hot chocolate to help warm everyone up while they watched the meet up game between the Wildcats and Mutineers. Though both teams fought hard, in the end, the results were similar to last year’s game against the NMU Club Hockey Team with the Mutineers taking home another win.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover medical and funeral expenses for the Johnson Family. Other hockey associations from all over Michigan as well as the community have raised up to support this local hockey family, donating over $6,000 toward the fundraising goal already. If you wish to make a donation and were not able to join us at today’s game, visit the official GoFundMe Page for the Johnsons.
Our thoughts go out to the Johnson Family during this difficult time and thank you to everyone who came out today to support the family and our Township! Thank you to Marquette Charter Township for helping make this event possible.
Missed out on today’s hockey game? Catch the Mutineers at Lakeview Arena on Friday, February 8th as they host the Calumet Wolverines. This game will also be dedicated to the Johnson family. One of the family members will be doing an honorary puck drop and following the game there will be a short ceremony to present them all the money that has been raised. Follow the Marquette Mutineers Facebook Page for more information.
See photos from today’s game:
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- Today’s game was played in honor of the Johnson Family.
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- Warming up on the ice!
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- The NMU Club Hockey Goalies warming up.
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- Todd Noordyk and one of the NMU Club Hockey Players.
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- Todd Noordyk and Randy Girard from the Township welcoming everyone to the game.
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- Thanks to the NMU Club Hockey Team for filling in!
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- The Marquette Mutineers were ready to claim another win on Lions Field Ice Rink.
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- The Marquette Mutineers and NMU Wildcats at Lions Field Ice Rink in Marquette Township.
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- The face off at center ice to start the game.
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- The puck is up for grabs after the initial face off.
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- The Wildcats hold on to possession of the puck.
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- Bringing the puck down into the Mutineers end of the rink.
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- The game was informal but still a challenge!
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- The Mutineers gain control of the puck to move it out of their zone.
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- Celebrating after putting one in the net.
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- NMU returns the favor shortly after the Mutineers first goal, putting one in the Mutineers net to tie the game.
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- Both teams exhibited great control of the puck and team work!
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- Lots of good defense out there on the ice today.
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- The Mutineers break away with the pick.
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- These ladies were having a great time out in the township!
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- Donations for the Johnson family were being excepted at the ice rink.
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- Everyone was dressed for the weather and ready for some hockey!
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- Great Lakes Radio was on site to handle the announcements.
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- More people coming in for the game!
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- The teams played great this afternoon.
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- In memory of those who were lost.
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- The NMU Club Hockey Goalie getting ready to block a shot.
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- A scuffle in the NMU net.
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- The play ends in another goal for the Marquette Mutineers.
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- Thanks to everyone who came out to watch the game today!
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- Spectators warmed up with free hot chocolate from the Township.
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- The NMU Goalie blocks another shot on net.
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- The Mutineers had strong control of the puck throughout the game.
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- Both teams did a great job today.
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- A NMU player moves the puck back down the ice into the Mutineers zone.
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- Make sure to visit the GoFundMe Page to donate to the Johnson Family.
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- The teams switched sides after the second period.
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- The Mutineers Goalie watching for an attempt on goal.
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- The parking lots were packed on both sides of the park!
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- Stay tuned to hear about future Marquette Township “Catch the Vision” events!
