Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – The Marquette Royales are back on home ice this weekend in Marquette for a three-games series against arch-rivals, the Illiana Blackbirds.
Head Coach Kevin Shupenia joined Sports Director Mike Plourde on the SUNNY Morning Show with Walt & Mike today to preview this weekend’s contests.
Coach Shupenia stressed that the rivalry between these two teams is one of the strongest in the league and always makes for some great hockey for fans to enjoy.
He added that the weekend is also serving as an Alzheimer’s Awareness campaign and fundraiser with several planned events including a jersey auction.