Midland, MI – February 22, 2025 – The Marquette High School Hockey Sentinels hit the ice at the Midland Civic Ice Arena tonight for their first playoff matchup, battling against the Midland Dow Chargers. With an unpredictable season behind them and momentum from last week’s overtime thriller, fans knew anything could happen in this must-win game. And the Sentinels delivered. Fans tuned in live on Fox Sports Marquette 105.1 & 99.9, where Joe Gaffaney and Coach Larry Carey brought every intense moment to life.
Game Recap
First Period
Both teams came out firing on all cylinders, but this game quickly became a goaltender’s duel. Neither side could break through, keeping the scoreboard locked at zero after the first 17 minutes of play.
Score: Marquette 0 – 0 Midland
Second Period
Marquette struck first. Jack Pond capitalized on a rebound opportunity, giving the Sentinels the opening lead. Moments later, Brody Sheldon added to the momentum, burying a shot to extend the advantage to 2-0. However, Midland wasn’t going down easy. The Chargers responded with a bouncing goal, cutting Marquette’s lead in half and setting up a nerve-wracking third period.
Score: Marquette 2 – 1 Midland
Third Period
Both teams continued to battle, each adding a goal to the board. With the Sentinels still clinging to their one-goal lead, the final moments had fans on the edge of their seats. Midland desperately pushed for the equalizer, and with time ticking down, a controversial clock reset from 4 seconds to 8 seconds gave the Chargers one last chance—but Marquette’s defense stood tall. As the final buzzer echoed through the arena, the Sentinels secured their 3-2 victory, officially advancing in the MHSAA playoffs.
Final Score: Marquette 3 – 2 Midland
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Up Next: Marquette Continues in Playoffs
The Marquette High School Hockey Sentinels are heading back to Midland to continue their MHSAA Playoff journey. Their next matchup is set for February 26, and they’re ready to fight for another victory. Tune in to Fox Sports Marquette 105.1 & 99.9 for full coverage. The Elder Agency Pregame Show kicks off at 6:45 PM, with puck drop at 7:15 PM.
GO MARQUETTE!