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Mavs manager looks to build relationships in the Hat
By JAMES TUBB on May 25th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tyler Jeske sees himself as the bumpers in a bowling alley. The Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach says he’s there to keep his players in the “middle of the lane” where they need to be and says that starts with building relationships. “There is a technical and tactical side to coaching but none of ... Read More »
6 responsesKnights go 2-2 over weekend
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat K of C Knights 18U squad took two wins from their four weekend contests. The Knights (5-7) opened the weekend with a 12-9 loss to Vauxhall after a six-run seventh inning early Saturday afternoon. Parker Hunt started the game on the mound and had two strikeouts over 4.2 innings of work. Cole ... Read More »
10 responsesHopwo excited to continue hockey career
By JAMES TUBB on May 21st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In his five-year Western Hockey League career, there is one moment that stands out clearly for Corson Hopwo. “Elijah Brown sat next to me in Med Hat two years ago, right before COVID-19. He snapped his fingers and said, remember this snap. It will feel like your career will fly by, because it does,” ... Read More »
13 responsesHat’s Walne wins YYC Cup boxing title
By Medicine Hat News on May 20th, 2022
Jacob Walne earned the title of YYC Cup champion over the weekend. The Medicine Hat Boxing Club athlete defeated Calgary’s Liam Pagaling to win the event, as well as the award for best Junior A boxer. Fellow Hat pugilist Nate Vossler lost in his 54-kilogram final to Blackrock’s Mykhalo Polishchuk, who was named the top ... Read More »
9 responsesKessler leads SALTA with all-around title at Alberta Compulsory Championships
By Medicine Hat News on May 20th, 2022
Emerie Kessler led a strong performance from SALTA Gymnastics Club athletes with a Level 3 all-around gold at the Alberta Compulsory Championships in Lethbridge, May 13-15. Kessler placed third in the vault, bars and floor exercise, as well as second on the balance beam to earn the best all-around score for the Junior Olympic Level ... Read More »
10 responsesTigers take McKenna 1st overall
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 20th, 2022
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The worst-kept secret in the Western Hockey League was let out of the bag on Thursday morning. After struggling through the worst season in franchise history, the Medicine Hat Tigers were rewarded with the first overall pick in the WHL’s Prospects Draft, and used it on consensus No.1 Gavin McKenna. “It was a real ... Read More »
5 responsesTigers take Gavin McKenna with first overall pick
By Ryan McCracken on May 19th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers have selected Rink Hockey Academy forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection in Thursday’s Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. The pick came as no surprise, as the 14-year-old Whitehorse product had garnered significant buzz as the consensus No. 1 heading into the draft. “It’s awesome. It’s not every day you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Elks face no shortage of decisions as CFL season looms
By GRAHAM KELLY on May 19th, 2022
Note to readers: At this time of year I preview each Western Conference team before making my Fearless Football Forecast. I am assuming the CFL and CFLPA will come to their senses and sign a new agreement in the next few days. With attendance hitting record lows, the season ticket holders in open revolt, losses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers prepared for organization-defining draft
By JAMES TUBB on May 19th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Western Hockey League draft is like Christmas Day for scouting staffs and this year, the Medicine Hat Tigers get the biggest gift of all. After their difficult season the Tigers won the WHL’s draft lottery and were awarded the first overall pick. It will be the first time the team has selected first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patton won’t forget tough Tigers season
By JAMES TUBB on May 18th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Teague Patton isn’t ready to forget the 2021-22 season. The 18-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward said the worst season in team history is going to be in the back of his mind every time he is training this summer. “We can’t go through that again next year, we can’t be at the bottom. We ... Read More »
1 responseBouwmeester reflects on WHL draft
By JAMES TUBB on May 18th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a long time ago, but Jay Bouwmeester still fondly remembers his time in Medicine Hat. Bouwmeester was the first overall pick of the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 1998 WHL draft, one season before they took Ryan Hollweg in 1999. With the Tigers picking first overall for the first time since 1999, ... Read More »
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