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Saturday, June 23, 2012  It's not that Justin Kea didn't expect a call during the 2012 NHL draft, he just didn't expect a call so early.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  Derek Jackson had 11 points and Trey Zeigler 10 for ninth-seeded Central Michigan. William McClure grabbed 12 rebounds for the Chippewas.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Jiri Hudler tied it with 58 seconds remaining and Pavel Datsyuk also scored in regulation, then they each had goals in the shootoout to lift the Detroit Red Wings over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The Chippewas (6-17, 3-7) closed to 33-21 at halftime, then fell behind by 30 as they scored only seven points in the first 12:43 of the second half.

Sunday, November 14, 2010  Fred Jackson scored two touchdowns in leading the Buffalo Bills to their first victory of the season, a 14-12 win over Detroit that sent the Lions to an NFL-record setting 25th consecutive road loss.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Buffalo Bills tight end Shawn Nelson has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Saturday, June 12, 2010  From college stardom at Michigan to professional glory at Pittsburgh, LaMarr Woodley's football career is quickly becoming the stuff of legend.  And so is his commitment to his hometown.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Hasek won the Stanley Cup twice while playing for the Detroit Red Wings and was voted the most valuable player twice during a 16-season NHL career.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Saginaw Spirit alumni Tyler Murovich and Nick Crawford have signed professional contacts, with the AHL Springfield Falcons and the NHL Buffalo Sabres, respectively.

Saturday, March 13, 2010  Brian Rafalski scored a power-play goal 31 seconds into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Jordan Bitzer had 22 points and eight rebounds to lead Central Michigan to an 88-82 victory against Buffalo on Thursday night.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  Ryan Miller made 23 saves, including a blocker stop on Valtteri Filppula's penalty shot late in the second period. He hasn't allowed more than two goals in his four starts this season.