The Game Sports Podcast

The Game 3-14-22

Here is the podcast of "The Game" from Monday night on News Talk 1400, the Twin Sault's only local, regional, and national sports show with Scott Nason, David McCaig Jr., and Butch Davis. Powered by The Game Entertainment and Media, you can also listen live every Monday night from 6-8 p.m. online at News Talk 1400

Scott starts the show talking local sports, including local high school sports, Soo Greyhounds, Soo Thunderbirds, Soo Eagles, Soo Indians and Lake Superior State Athletics.

Special guest on tonight's show is Jake Davie, senior from the Sault High Blue Devil boys' basketball team, who talks about their district title against Boyne City and looking ahead to the regional semifinals against Escanaba.

Co-host David McCaig Jr. joins the show to talk about the Soo Greyhounds, the NOJHL and the NHL.

Co-host Butch Davis talks about the Detroit sports scene, and joins the round table along with our special guest, Paul VanWagoner from ESPN Blacksburg, talking regional and national sports, and our thumbs up and thumbs down for the week.

You can find the podcast of the show on this site, as well as The Game Sports Show, Spodify, Podtrail, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, podcast platforms, along with Facebook and Instagram @thegamesportsshow.

We will be back next Monday night, March 21, from 6-8 p.m., for our next edition of "The Game" on News Talk 1400.

Butch On Sports 3-13-22

The Game's own Butch Davis from Butch On Sports www.butchonsports.com has his own broadcast of "Butch On Sports", focusing on the Detroit professional, college and high school sports scene. Catch Butch on "The Game" Monday night's on News Talk 1400 and an archive of his shows at www.thegamesportsshow.com.

Highlights of this edition include...Michigan State plays Davidson in the West. Michigan 17-14 plays Colorado St 25-5 in the South. Nine Big Ten teams in the NCAA College Basketball Tournament Championship Dance.

You can also find Butch On Sports on Facebook.

Full Court Press 3-12-22

Here is latest edition of "Full Court Press", the season finale, with host Scott Nason and co-host Matt Johnson.

On this edition, Scott and Matt discuss boys' high school basketball in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, looking at all the teams in the area and their latest results, along with detailed analysis of the action. We also have the first installment of the "All-Johnson Team", along with the latest installment of "War Stories".

Special guests on today's show are Garrett Orsborne, from the Pickford Panthers and Jacob Davie, from the Sault High Blue Devils, both claiming district titles this past week.

We will be back in November for our next edition of "Full Court Press". A big thank you to all the guests and listeners we have had all season long. Good luck to the Sault, Rudyard and Pickford in the regionals and beyond.

Coach’s Corner 3-12-22

Here is the podcast of "Coach's Corner" with Dave Watson, heard Saturday mornings from 11:05 - noon on 1230 WSOO. You can also hear the show online at 1230wsoo.com or on the Tune In App.

On this week's show, Dave gives the scores that matter and talks local high school sports, along with junior hockey, Lake Superior State Athletics and much more. Special guests on the show include Rick Corbiere and Dan Lasley with the Soo AAA Indians Hockey Club, Kennedy Guild, Madison Thurmes, and Lucy Bennin from the Pickford Panthers Girls Basketball Team, and Steve McConkey and Pickford player Garrett Orsborne from the Panther boys' basketball team. 

Tune into 1230 WSOO on Saturday, March 19, at 11:05 a.m., for the next edition of Coach's Corner, live from Applebees in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault vs Boyne City 3-11-22

Here is the broadcast of the Sault High boys' basketball district final against Boyne City, on March 11, with Dave Watson and Ray Bell, on 1230 WSOO.

The Blue Devils won their first district title since 2016, as they came back from seven points down in the fourth quarter, to defeat the Ramblers, 51-49, in Kalkaska.

The next Sault High broadcast will be on Monday, March 14, as the Blue Devils boys' basketball team will play their Division 2 regional semifinal against Escanaba, in Manistique. Dave Watson and Ray will be on the call, starting with the tip-off show at 6:45 p.m., on your official radio home for Sault High athletics, 1230 WSOO

Sault vs Cheboygan 3-9-22

Here is the broadcast of the Sault High boys' basketball district semifinal against Cheboygan, on March 9, with Dave Watson and Ray Bell, on 1230 WSOO.

The Blue Devils advanced to their first district final since 2016, as they defeated the Chiefs, 59-53, in their Division 2 district semifinal in Kalkaska.

The next Sault High broadcast will be on Friday, March 11, as the Blue Devils boys' basketball team will play their district final against Boyne City, in Kalkaska. Dave Watson and Ray will be on the call, starting with the tip-off show at 6:45 p.m., on your official radio home for Sault High athletics, 1230 WSOO

Top Shelf 3-9-22

Here is the latest edition of Top Shelf" with David McCaig Jr. Presented by the Tap Room at Northern Superior Brewery in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Dave is joined by co-hosts Justin Hykel, Dane Hancherow and Alex Parr. They discuss the National Hockey League, including...goaltending market wild cards, Jagr is a humanitarian, plus much more!

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Butch On Sports 3-9-22

The Game's own Butch Davis from Butch On Sports www.butchonsports.com has his own broadcast of "Butch On Sports", focusing on the Detroit professional, college and high school sports scene. Catch Butch on "The Game" Monday night's on News Talk 1400 and an archive of his shows at www.thegamesportsshow.com.

Highlights of this edition include...The Detroit Pistons released today that test results performed this morning on Isaiah Stewart’s right knee revealed a bone bruise. The injury occurred during the second quarter of Detroit’s game vs. Atlanta this past Monday.

You can also find Butch On Sports on Facebook.

Soo Eagles vs Soo Thunderbirds 3-8-22

Here is the broadcast of the Soo Eagles Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League game against the Soo Thunderbirds, from March 8, with Scott Nason and Rob Horn, on News Talk 1400 and Hockey TV.

The Soo Thunderbirds extended their lead in the West Division over the Eagles to 16 points, as they skated away with a 5-2 win at Pullar Stadium.

Our next Eagles broadcast is scheduled to be on Thursday, March 17, as they will host the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners. You can hear that game on News Talk 1400 and watch the game on Hockey TV, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m.

Sault vs Negaunee 3-8-22

Here is the broadcast of the Sault High girls' basketball regional semifinal against Negaunee, on March 8, with Dave Watson and Ray Bell, on 1230 WSOO.

The Blue Devils end their season at 18-5, as they fell to the Miners, 42-29 in Manistique.

The next Sault High broadcast will be on Wednesday, March 9, as the Blue Devils boys' basketball team will play their district semifinal against Cheboygan, in Kalkaska. Dave Watson and Ray will be on the call, starting with the tip-off show at 5:15 p.m., on your official radio home for Sault High athletics, 1230 WSOO

The Game 3-7-22

Here is the podcast of "The Game" from Monday night on News Talk 1400, the Twin Sault's only local, regional, and national sports show with Scott Nason, David McCaig Jr., and Butch Davis. Powered by The Game Entertainment and Media, you can also listen live every Monday night from 6-8 p.m. online at News Talk 1400

Scott starts the show talking local sports, including local high school sports, Soo Greyhounds, Soo Thunderbirds, Soo Eagles, Soo Indians and Lake Superior State Athletics.

Special guest on tonight's show is the Voice of Laker Hockey, Bill Crawford, who discusses the Lakers loss to Northern Michigan over the weekend, the season in general, and the CCHA heading into the semifinals and NCAA Tournament.

Co-host Butch Davis talks about the Detroit sports scene, and joins the round table, talking regional and national sports, and our thumbs up and thumbs down for the week.

You can find the podcast of the show on this site, as well as The Game Sports Show, Spodify, Podtrail, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, podcast platforms, along with Facebook and Instagram @thegamesportsshow.

We will be back next Monday night, March 14, from 6-8 p.m., for our next edition of "The Game" on News Talk 1400.

Butch On Sports 3-6-22

The Game's own Butch Davis from Butch On Sports www.butchonsports.com has his own broadcast of "Butch On Sports", focusing on the Detroit professional, college and high school sports scene. Catch Butch on "The Game" Monday night's on News Talk 1400 and an archive of his shows at www.thegamesportsshow.com.

Highlights of this edition include...Michigan 75 Ohio St. 69, Devante Jones 21. Mich St. 77  Maryland 67, Malik Hall 17. 
Saturday 2022 Big Ten hockey tournament: Michigan mauls MSU, 8-0, to eliminate Spartans and advance to the semifinals.

You can also find Butch On Sports on Facebook.

Soo Eagles vs Cochrane 3-5-22

Here is the broadcast of the Soo Eagles Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League game against the Cochrane Crunch, from March 5, with Scott Nason and Rob Horn, on News Talk 1400 and Hockey TV.

Chase Tellaire scored two third period goals to lift the Eagles to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night in front of 630 fans at Pullar Stadium.

Our next Eagles broadcast is scheduled to be on Tuesday, March 8, as they will host the Soo Thunderbirds. You can hear that game on News Talk 1400 and watch the game on Hockey TV, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m.

Coach’s Corner 3-5-22

Here is the podcast of "Coach's Corner" with Dave Watson, heard Saturday mornings from 11:05 - noon on 1230 WSOO. You can also hear the show online at 1230wsoo.com or on the Tune In App.

On this week's show, Dave gives the scores that matter and talks local high school sports, along with junior hockey, Lake Superior State Athletics and much more. Special guests on the show include Bruno Bragagnolo, owner and General Manager of the Soo Eagles, Matt Parker, head coach for the LSSU women's club hockey team, and Bill Crawford, the voice of Laker Hockey.

Tune into 1230 WSOO on Saturday, March 12, at 11:05 a.m., for the next edition of Coach's Corner, live from Applebees in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault at Boyne City 3-4-22

Here is the broadcast of the Sault High girls' basketball district final at Boyne City, on March 4, with Dave Watson and Ray Bell, on 1230 WSOO.

The Blue Devils win another district title on Friday night, as they topped the Ramblers, 47-36.

The next Sault High broadcast will be on Tuesday, March 8, as the Blue Devils will face Negaunee in a Division 2 regional semifinal in Manistique. Dave Watson and Ray will be on the call, starting with the tip-off show around 6:45 p.m., on your official radio home for Sault High athletics, 1230 WSOO