41.   The second game also marked the first starts for recently acquired right-hander Ismael Valdes and center fielder Tom Goodwin.

42.   This game also will mark the potential of club soccer in the Boston area.

43.   That game also marked the last time the Scarlet Knights had surrendered so many points in a loss.

44.   That game marked the first time the Stars beat the Wings this season.

45.   The game also marked a prolific start to the career of N.C. State quarterback Philip Rivers.

46.   The game also marked the return of UConn center Kelly Schumacher, who sat out six games with a stress fracture in her right leg.

47.   The game marked the beginning of the regional one-day cricket tournament season.

48.   The game marked the first appearance by a Canadian team at Nationwide Arena, but the Canadian National Anthem was not sung.

49.   The game marked the return of Auxerre coach Guy Roux, sidelined since November after suffering a heart attack.

50.   The game marked the return of former Red Wings goaltender Tim Cheveldae to Detroit.