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Finlandia University's sports teams are called the Lions. The Finlandia men's hockey team participates in the MCHA (Midwest Collegiate Association) and the Women’s team is a part of the NCHA (Northern Collegiate Hockey Association). The Huskies participate in NCAA Division III as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a member of the Central Collegiate Ski Association for men's and women's nordic skiing, and NCAA Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association for men's ice hockey. The Huskies' main rivals are the Northern Michigan University Wildcats and the Grand Valley State Lakers.

Notable Athletic Alumni

 * Joe Berger, NFL Player - Dallas Cowboys
 * Chris Conner, NHL Player - Dallas Stars
 * Tony Esposito, former NHL Player - Chicago Blackhawks
 * Randy McKay, former NHL Player - Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, and the New Jersey Devils when they won two Stanley Cups.
 * Damian Rhodes, NHL Player - Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Atlanta Thrashers
 * Andy Sutton, NHL Player - Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders
 * Jarkko Ruutu, NHL Player - Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Team Finland
 * Michael Teslak, AHL Player - Philadelphia Phantoms
 * Peter Rouleau, CHL Player - Texas Brahmas, ECHL - Player - Pensacola Ice Pilots ,Idaho Steelheads
 * Lars Helminen, SM-liiga of Finland Player - JYP, ECHL Player - Idaho Steelheads

Men's

 * Basketball
 * Cross Country
 * Soccer
 * Ice Hockey
 * Baseball

Women's

 * Basketball
 * Cross Country
 * Soccer
 * Softball
 * Volleyball

Men's Ice Hockey
The Men's Ice Hockey Team is the only athletic program at MTU to compete in Division I athletics. The Huskies compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Michigan Tech has had a storied history from its inception in 1919, producing three national championships. The program has played in five different home arenas including the Amphidrome, Calumet Colosseum, Dee Stadium, and the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The Husky hockey program is a charter member of the WCHA in 1951 and became a national powerhouse under the leadership of Coach John MacInnes during the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s. The program, under the leadership of head coach Jamie Russell, is entering a renaissance after many seasons of disappointment. The team has won three NCAA Division I championships (1962, 1965, and 1975) and seven Western Collegiate Hockey Association championships (1962, 1965, 1969, 1971, 1974, and 1976).

Huskies Hockey has competed in the annual Great Lakes Invitational held in December of each year. 2008 will mark Tech's 44th apearance in the four-team tournament.

Fire Class
In fire class, they teach the proper way to extract a fire victim without causing more injuries to the individual. One method is the "roll and drag," which is to take a blanket and bunch it up on one side next to the person. The person is then rolled over onto the blanket and it is pulled straight so the person is cradled in the center. It is important to be careful in making sure not to twist their neck in the process of moving. The persons neck should be in a brace if possible; if not, extra caution must be taken to ensure that they do not suffer from spinal damage. In a fire, it is necessary to provide adequate ventilation in the roof of the structure to help prevent a back draft. A back draft happens when a fire starts in a building and all the oxygen gets consumed by the fire. When that oxygen deficient building is opened, be it by door or window, oxygen from outside rushes in and causes the fire to flare up very violently. This essentially causes an explosion that will incinerate, or at least cause massive third degree burns to, anyone standing in the opening. By cutting a hole in the roof this not only helps to dissipate the smoke but also allows the oxygen to remain inside the building, thus ensuring a safer passage into the area so that firefighters can get in for internal extinguishing and search and rescue. Different types of fires require different types of extinguishers. There are A, B, C, D, and K extinguishers. A type A extinguisher is very effective on wood and paper fires and is a standard in most homes. Type 'B' is for gas fires, type C is for electrical fires, and type D is for combustible metals. Class D fires are not as common as A, B, and C. Lastly, type K fires are the least common of all. These fires are most commonly found in restaurants and kitchens with deep fryers. Extinguishers that contain chemicals for type A, B, and C fires are available as an all-in-one, but using, for example, a type A extinguisher on a type B fire will cause spreading of the fire, so it is advised to carefully read the label on the front of every extinguisher to ensure that you have the right type for the job.