NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series rescheduled to Feb. 1 and Feb. 8

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PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor

After being postponed due to health and safety precautions, the hockey series between NMU and Michigan Tech has been rescheduled by the CCHA to Tuesday, Feb. 1 in Houghton, and Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Marquette. 

The CCHA released a statement on Monday afternoon:

“The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) announced today the makeup dates for the Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan home-and-home series, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 21 in Marquette, Mich., and Saturday, Jan. 22 in Houghton, Mich.”

“Michigan Tech will host Northern Michigan Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6:07 p.m. (ET) at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, Mich., televised on NBC TV 6 (WLUC).”

“Northern Michigan will host Michigan Tech Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6:37 p.m. (ET) at the Berry Events Center in Marquette, Mich., televised on FOX UP (WLUC-2).”

“Both games will also be streamed live via CCHA TV on www.FloHockey.tv.”

“All tickets purchased for the Friday, Jan. 21st, Saturday, Jan. 22nd and Sunday, Jan. 23rd games will transfer to the new dates. Refunds will be honored up to 24 hours prior to the start of the scheduled game. For ticket information at Michigan Tech, please call (906) 487-2073 or email [email protected]. For ticket information at Northern Michigan, please call (906) 227-1032 or email [email protected].”

The Wildcats will return to the ice this weekend on Friday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 29 to host Lake Superior State in a conference match-up. NMU will then make the quick turnaround to travel up to Houghton and battle the Huskies.