Briefs: ABC shows Indy 500 through 2012
Adrian was picked to finish second, followed by Olivet, Alma, Trine (formerly Tri-State), Albion and Kalamazoo.
• Eastern lands center: Matt Balkema , a center from Warren Cousino, has accepted a scholarship at Eastern Michigan. He averaged 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds last season.
• Lindsay honored: Four-time Stanley Cup-winner and former Red Wings star Ted Lindsay is among four recipients of this year’s Lester Patrick Trophy, for service to hockey in the United States.
Other honorees are Bob Naegele , the Wild’s original owner; Brian Burke , now general manager of the Ducks; and Phil Housley , who played 21 years in the NHL as defenseman.
Lester Patrick spent 50 years in the sport as a player, coach and general manager.
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