The Sports Drive: Blake Pietila Returning for 5th Season

Marquette, MIApril 17, 2023 – The balance of power in the CCHA may be shifting, at least for the 2023-2024 season. Richter Award finalist and All-American Blake Pietila will be returning for his 5th season for the Michigan Tech Huskies. With 3 of their Top 5 scorers also returning from last year off a 2nd place conference finish, Luke and Tyler break down why Michigan Tech should be viewed as CCHA favorites.

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Written by: Luke Ghiardi

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