Voyagers defeat Kalkaska in overtime thriller

Luke McCarthy's goal in OT lifts Muskegon to victory over the Kings

Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:31pm

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The Muskegon Voyagers hockey team held on to edge out the Kalkaska Kings, 6-5, thanks to an overtime goal from Luke McCarthy on Saturday night.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Voyagers in contention for a playoff spot in their local hockey league, as they continue to battle for position in the standings.

The details

In a back-and-forth game, the Voyagers and Kings traded goals throughout regulation before the game went to overtime. That's when Luke McCarthy scored the game-winning goal to give Muskegon the 6-5 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday night.

The players

Luke McCarthy

A player for the Muskegon Voyagers who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Muskegon Voyagers

A local hockey team that plays in the regional league.

Kalkaska Kings

The opposing hockey team that played against the Voyagers.

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The takeaway

This thrilling overtime victory keeps the Voyagers in the hunt for a playoff spot, showcasing the team's resilience and ability to win close games.