ERIK JOHNSON

As the state warms twice as fast as the rest of the U.S., once frozen land is now thawed out and up for grabs.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A body found in a Coopersville storm drain is believed to be a man who went missing Aug. 13. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said construction workers in the area of Sunset Street and Center Street noticed the body about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. Members of an Ottawa County Technical Rescue Team and the Coopersville Department of Public Works removed the body. Deputies said they believe the body is that of 28-year-old Erik Johnson, who was last seen Aug. 13 near the 400 block of Danforth Street in Coopersville. Deputies earlier said they believed Johnson was disoriented and may have sought shelter from the weather hours after he went missing.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for the public’s help locating 28-year-old Coopersville resident Erik Johnson who went missing over the weekend. Family and friends have not been able to get in touch with Johnson since about 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Johnson’s last known location is believed to be in the 300 block of Ottawa Avenue in Coopersville. Police ask anyone with information to contact dispatch at 800-249-0911 or Silent Observer at 877-88-SILENT(745368). Father who threatened school over mask mandates sentenced to probationMichigan man allegedly charges police with chainsaw, gets stunned with Tasers

The parade through the streets of Denver to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title offered a little bit of everything.

The city will celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title with a parade through the streets of downtown Denver.

The Bedford Black Ops team won the 10-U Nation’s Baseball Ohio State Championship recently.

The Tampa Bay Lightning say they are unfazed after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Colorado Avalanche.

The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the best in the West Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final beginning Wednesday in Denver.

The Colorado Avalanche didn't need to be fully healthy to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference final.

Nazem Kadri scored three goals, including two during a four-goal second period barrage, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 to take a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference series.

Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series.

In a three-game showcase for NBA personnel, DeVante’ Jones did what endeared him to his Michigan coaches and teammates in his one season in Ann Arbor. “The doors are now open, and there will be a lot of attention on him,” said NBA consultant Ryan Blake. Jones’ Portsmouth Partnership squad included players from Wake Forest, North Dakota State, Florida, and Iona, among others. As was the case at Michigan, Jones did whatever the coaches asked and was a great teammate. Despite not putting up huge numbers at Michigan, Jones didn’t go to Portsmouth trying to prove he was a big-time scorer.

Erik Johnson had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Philadelphia 7-5 to hand the Flyers their ninth straight loss just hours after they fired coach Alain Vigneault.

Owen Power is the first University of Michigan player to go first overall in the NHL draft. The 6-foot-5 defenseman from Ontario was taken by the Buffalo Sabres to kick off the 2021 virtual draft on Friday night. He continued to improve his draft stock with a strong showing at the World Championships this spring, helping Canada win a gold medal. Earlier this month, Power said he is leaning toward returning to the Wolverines for his sophomore season. RELATED: Michigan’s hockey program about to make history during 2021 NHL DraftPower is just the sixth Michigan student-athletes to go No.

As NHL draft nears, top prospects ponder turning pro or returning to MichiganOwen Power and Matty Beniers were instrumental in helping Michigan’s hockey team earn a No. The Wolverines should have a strong returning core if Power, Beniers and Johnson all come back. “I saw some of the football players at Michigan kind of jumping into that,” Beniers said. “If I’m ready hockey-wise and if I’m ready mentally as a person -- it’s a big step,” Beniers said of turning pro. I’d love to be in college, kind of have a college life, especially after last year, we didn’t really get the full college experience.

Michigan’s hockey team could have the No. Defenseman Owen Power, who is projected to be the top pick in next month’s NHL draft, said he is strongly considering returning to the Wolverines for his sophomore season. “I think right now I’m probably leaning more toward going back to school,” the 18-year-old told “NHL Now” on Friday. “Power is an excellent package of NHL size, skating and attributes which he utilizes effectively in all situations,” NHL Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr said in a release last month. RELATED: NHL draft rankings: Three Michigan players among top 6 North American skatersThe Buffalo Sabres own the No.

Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each scored twice as the well-rested Colorado Avalanche made quick work of Vegas with their speed, beating the Golden Knights 7-1 in a skirmish-filled Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goaltender Devan Dubynk from the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a fifth-round pick in the 2021 draft.

The Colorado Avalanche reacquired Patrik Nemeth, trading a fourth-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for the veteran defenseman.

Johnson told her personal story to Michigan legislators Thursday and shared her belief that its best for high school student-athletes to be permitted to safely return to sports this winter. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to lift the suspension on winter high school contact sports and allow play to resume immediately. Sitting next to Sen. Zorn, Johnson gave a passionate plea about the importance of high school sports and said student-athletes were "broken" when Gov. There, outside of my office, were high school students from all grade levels. Sen. Zorn reiterated his support for the #LetThemPlay movement in Michigan and said it was time to take a stand on behalf of high school students everywhere.

EDMONTON, AB The biggest boost for the Colorado Avalanche in must-win game after must-win game comes from an unlikely source their third-string goaltender. Michael Hutchinson stopped 27 shots and the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Wednesday night to force a decisive Game 7 in their second-round playoff series. He deserves all the credit.Rookie defenseman Cale Makar scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, while Nikita Zadorov and Mikko Rantanen also added goals. Nathan MacKinnon scored an empty-netter for the Avalanche, who staved off elimination for a second straight game to tie the series at three wins apiece. We never thought it was going to be a sweep or an easy series, Stars forward Tyler Seguin said.