As if Detroit wasn’t already giving Pittsburgh more than they can handle, the 2-nothing series-leading Red Wings are now looking at the return of Kris Draper. He’s been out with a pulled groin since game 3 against the Blackhawks. The Detroit Free Press is reporting Draper took part in an optional skate Monday and coach Mike Babcock says he has been cleared to return. No developments yet on when Pavel Datsyuk – who’s been out with a sore foot – will be back on the ice. The Red Wings and Penguins, Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight at 7:40 on 1660 The Fan!
After splitting a weekend series with Baltimore, the Tigers sit comfortably atop the AL Central with a four-game lead over the White Sox. Detroit begins a three game home stand with the Red Sox tonight – rookie Rick Porcello on the mound, off to a 6-3 start. Catch the action at 6:45 on your home for the Tigers, 590 KZO.
The Cubs get back on the diamond tonight – they had a day off after going 2-2 against the Dodgers. It’s kinda like their season thus far – they’re only a game over .500. The 0-2 David Wells takes the mound in Atlanta tonight when the Cubs and Braves get underway at 7.
A shakeup over on Vanrick Drive – on Monday the Kalamazoo Wings announced that the team is voluntarily withdrawing from the International Hockey League. In reaching the decision the organization cited its commitment to providing affordable family entertainment. The statement also indicated that plans for a 36th consecutive season of hockey would be forthcoming.
Kalamazoo Kings in action tonight on the road, game one of a three-game affair with the Evansville Otters at 8:05. After a 5-1 start the Kings were swept over the weekend by Southern Illinois. You can follow the Kings all season long online at 1660 The Fan dot com and WKZO dot com.
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