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Detroit Red Wings hit the ice under the lights at Ohio Stadium: ‘It was awesome’
Red Wings on practicing at Ohio Stadium: ‘It was great’
Detroit Red Wings Patrick Kane, Dylan Larkin, Todd McLellan, Moritz Seider, Cam Talbot & Lucas Raymond, Feb. 28, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dusk had fallen by the time the Detroit Red Wings took to the rink laid out inside the horseshoe that is Ohio Stadium, the ice gleaming in the fading sunlight.
“It was awesome,” Lucas Raymond said. “Just looking up, seeing the big stadium and all the seats — it’s going to be great.”
From above, the rink looked like an island, with wide spaces separating it from the stands that by the time Saturday’s game starts around 6:30 p.m. are expected to number around 90,000 spectators. The game took on a redemption angle for the Wings after their flat performance Thursday at home against the Blue Jackets, a team the Wings are neck-and-neck with in the NHL standings.
“That’s a great challenge for us to show up as a team and get right back in a spot where we want to be,” Moritz Seider said, “and get two crucial points against a team that’s tied with us right now.”
Friday evening’s practice — the Wings took the ice around 6:30 p.m. — served as a rehearsal, topped by a family skate that left everyone in a good mood. Take it from Dylan Larkin, former Michigan Wolverine, who described the scene on the ice.
“It was great,” he said. “There’s a lot of excitement with the guys. Pretty cool to just do something different. It’s probably the ugliest stadium I’ve ever been in, but it’s cool to play hockey outside. It’s always special to have the family skate out there, so it was really special.”
Goaltender Cam Talbot, who is slated to start, joked, “hopefully the wind works in my favor and slows the shots down a little bit, but I think that’s just wishful thinking.”
It was windy, and it’s supposed to be gusty from the north again Saturday evening.
“I’m sure the ice will be a little better with it being colder,” Patrick Kane said. “Tonight I noticed skating into the wind, and then the other way you have it at your back. I think that’s something that could come into play, where maybe they switch the teams and switch the sides with 10 minutes left in the period. We’ll see how it shakes out.”
Seider said the ice “felt great. Ice was really good, I thought, and we had good speed. It feels a little special because there’s nothing coming back — it’s a very hollow feeling overall.”
While Seider and Raymond are among those new to the experience, Talbot and Kane are at the other end, having played in at least seven each. That should be an advantage Saturday.
“For the players who have played in these, and I asked Patrick Kane — he has a pretty good idea of what to expect as far as conditions, starting with ice, boards, spatial awareness,” coach Todd McLellan said. “It doesn’t feel the same. The crowd is further away. For those who have played in them, it’ll come back quicker. For the new ones — I jumped on the ice with Alex Lyon and he was like a kid in a candy shop. ‘So cool,’ I think he said, ‘this is so cool.’ So some of the players were in awe a little bit. But once the puck drops, it’s hockey, just in a different environment.”
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Piketon, Ohio (WSAZ) – Folks in southern Ohio are waking up to power outages and road closures.
Route 32 in Pike County is down to one westbound and one eastbound lane due to debris on the roadway.
Drivers are also dealing with tree limbs on roadways.
The Athens County 911 dispatcher told WSAZ that it’s not believed a tornado touched down, but there is storm damage.
The dispatcher said storm damage from flooding and trees being knocked down has affected US 50.
Power outages are being reported in Athens, Pike, Vinton, Scioto and Meigs Counties and even as far south as Boyd County, Ky.
If you’re in a tornado warning area, you’re urged to get to the lower part of your home.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Clarence Burley, II, affectionately known as “Lil Man,” entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 60, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Born on May 22, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, Clarence was the beloved son of Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley.
He attended Ursuline High School and graduated with the Class of 1984.
Clarence was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years employed at Classic Optical Corporation as a Lens and Frame Specialist. Known for his skill and precision, he was recognized as one of the top lens shapers during his tenure with the company. He also worked for Goodwill Industries, where his exceptional work ethic earned him recognition and awards for outstanding service.
A devoted fan of the Oakland Raiders, Clarence enjoyed football, boxing, roller skating, and bowling. In his younger years, he was also an accomplished swimmer. He loved life and cherished spending time with family and friends. Whether enjoying a cruise vacation, visiting the lake to admire the water, debating sports statistics from A to Z, or simply sharing laughter with loved ones, Clarence brought joy wherever he went.
Known for his impeccable style, Clarence was often dressed to perfection. He was especially proud of his many Cadillacs, but none more than his beloved Cadillac Seville, affectionately known as “the baby caddy.” He could often be found cruising through the city, listening to music and enjoying the ride. His infectious smile, strength, humor, and generous spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
In 1999, Clarence met the love of his life, the former Cathy Winphrie. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting bond, and they were united in holy matrimony in 2015. Together they shared a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Cathy Burley; his children, Shannie (Meisha) Burley of Atlanta, Georgia; DeShawn Burley (fiancée Ziah) of Warren, Ohio; Eddie W. Matthews; and Montell Cochrane; his beloved grandchildren, Zaira, DeShawn, Jr., Deondra, Audrionna, Eddie, Jr., Quiara, Azel, Anyia, Marquel, Aiden, Adalese, Meadow, and Amatureas; five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Eula Winphrie; brothers-in-law, James (Jamie) Winphrie and Timothy (Kori) Winphrie; sisters-in-law, Regina Winphrie and Azella Burley; niece Helleenia Winphrie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley; his brother, Wesley Burley; and his grandmother, Carrie Davis.
Though Clarence’s earthly journey has ended, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the family he loved, and the countless memories he leaves behind. His strength, perseverance, laughter, and love will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”2 Corinthians 5:8
A homegoing celebration will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2026 at Jerusalem Baptist Church , a visitation with the family will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Martin Funeral Home. For additional information, please call (330) 743-4098.
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A couple that was charged after investigators say they abandoned two dogs and a cat at an apartment in Warren entered guilty pleas in Warren Municipal Court this week.
Courtney Iser pleaded guilty to three counts of abandoning animals and two counts of cruelty to companion animals, and Isaiah Gilbert pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty to companion animals. Sentencing is set for July 7.
The two were charged in May after the animals were found in unsafe and unhealthy conditions without food or water at an apartment on South Street SE. Police were called to the apartment on reports that the animals had been left without care. Iser was charged first, and Gilbert was charged a short time later.
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