The Sports Drive: Grant Potulny Previews Minnesota State Weekend + Seth Merril Talks ‘Yooper Day’ Returning

Marquette, MIFebruary 5, 2020 – The Northern Michigan Wildcats hockey team capped off an incredible month, going 6-1-1 in January (and 1 day into February). The Wildcats find themselves in 3rd in the WCHA, and will play the top 2 teams in the next two weekends – starting with #1 Minnesota State Mankato this weekend. Head coach Grant Potulny joined the Sports drive today to talk about his team’s success and to look ahead to the big weekend.

“Yooper Day” will return to Appleton this year on April 26th as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will run the promotion for the third consecutive year. T-Rats Corporate Marketing Manager Seth Merril joined the Sports Drive again to talk with Luke and Mark about the “Yooper Day” and many other promotions.

Plus: Local sports recap; Coaches reactions

Tune into the Sports Drive weekdays from 3-5pm on Fox Sports Marquette 105.1 – 99.9 and online at foxsportsmarquette.com

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Written by: Luke Ghiardi

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