Sporting Events in the Traverse City Area

PHOTO STORY
Frigid weather doesn't stop ladies' day out
THOMPSONVILLE — Cyd Coppert's home team was playing on Super Bowl Sunday, but even that couldn't keep her away from the Women's Winter Tour.

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE
Kuhl wins cold White Pine
BELLAIRE — Skiing on a course that he said was "better than advertised,” Steve Kuhl may have been better than advertised, too. Kuhl, who finished third in last year's shortened White Pine Stampede marathon, outsprinted nine-time champion Milan Baic and friend Hugh Pritchard to win the 20-kilometer portion of the 31st annual cross country ski race on Saturday morning in Antrim County.

• Dreeszen says Vasa has a lot to offer
• McKaig still going strong after rough beginning
• White Pine's not always about winning

Hockeytown North: Red Wings, North Stars & High School Champs

If you're a hockey fan, Traverse City is a great place to be.

TC is home to the Detroit Red Wings' pre-season training camp, where area residents and fans from around the country welcome the team to Centre Ice. If you're lucky, you might see one of the Wings around town, fishing on the bay, or getting in some golf at an area course.

• Wings make change in goal, but goal is unchanged
• Prospect tourney a hit with teams; Columbus wins finale
• Donati twins are mirror images of each other
• Prospects look to impress at Centre ICE
• Babcock aims to change Wings 'sour ending'
• Wings' prospects camp draws enlarged field
• Fans flock to training camp ticket sale
• Young Wings need to fly

When the Wings aren't in town, you can still catch plenty of hockey in Traverse City at Centre Ice. The Traverse City North Stars, a Junior "A" level hockey club and a member of the North American Hockey League, played their inaugural season in 2005-06, and is looking forward to season number two. Check this space for the latest news on the Stars:

• Traverse City North Stars take season opener
• North Stars hope different is better
• Stars ready for showcase
• 'Mates on skates' shine for Stars
• North Stars go camping; 45 players compete for 25 roster spots
• Traverse City North Stars camp set
• Local players team up, face off at North Stars camp
• Highly-touted North Stars hopeful ready to show his stuff
• Heineman among North Stars hopefuls as camp kicks off
• North Stars look forward to second year

That's not all ... Traverse City is home to the 2005-06 Division 2 state hockey champions, the Traverse City Central Trojans, and also boasts several youth hockey clubs for boys and girls, as well as adult amateur leagues for both men and women.

Bike Racing, Marathons, & Ski Races

Traverse City plays host to several well-known races, including the Bayshore Marathon, which drew more than 3,000 runners this year for its 24th annual race. Check our 2006 Area Road Race Schedule for upcoming running and walking events.

Traverse City Beach Bums

The newest member of the Frontier Independent Professional Baseball League, Traverse City's minor league Beach Bums play at Wuerfel Park at Chum's Corners, just south of Traverse City on U.S. 31. Check the Record-Eagle's Beach Bums page for the latest news on the team.