Traverse City, MI – January 11, 2025 – The Marquette Highschool Hockey Sentinels delivered another thrilling performance, clinching a hard-fought victory against the Livonia Stevenson Spartans in tonight’s North/South Showcase matchup. Fans tuned in to Fox Sports Marquette 105.1 & 99.9 for Joe Gaffaney and Coach Larry Carey’s live play-by-play from Centre Ice Arena, capturing every moment of this nail-biting game.
First Period:
The game kicked off with intense neutral zone play, as both teams fought for dominance. A stroke of luck gave Marquette the lead when a Spartans defenseman accidentally redirected the puck off Jack Pond’s skate into their own net. This fortuitous goal stood as the only score of the period, giving Marquette a one-goal advantage heading into the second.
Score: Marquette 1 – 0 Stevenson
Second Period:
The second period mirrored the first in intensity, with both teams playing a tactical and defensive game. Marquette dominated puck possession, peppering Spartans goalie Lucas Rorabacher with shots, only to see them skillfully saved. Both teams tallied 11 shots by the end of the period, but Marquette’s strong defense ensured the Spartans couldn’t equalize.
Score: Marquette 1 – 0 Stevenson
Third Period:
The final period was a chess match between two evenly matched teams. With just six minutes left, Marquette focused on controlling the game to secure their slim lead. Easton Bal broke through with a decisive second goal after expertly handling an icing and firing the puck past Rorabacher, extending Marquette’s lead.
As the clock wound down, the Spartans pulled their goalie for a six-on-four advantage with 39 seconds remaining. Despite the pressure, Marquette’s defense held firm, sealing the game and their second consecutive showcase win. This victory highlights the team’s remarkable growth and dedication this season.
Final Score: Marquette 2 – 0 Stevenson
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Up Next: Home Game Against Kingsford Flivvers
The Sentinels return to The Kirkwood Ice Rink on Thursday, January 16, to face the Kingsford Flivvers. Tune in to Fox Sports Marquette 105.1 & 99.9 for the Elder Agency Pregame Show at 6:00 PM, where Joe Gaffaney and Coach Larry Carey will provide insights and interviews before puck drop at 7:00 PM.
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