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Hawks sweep home volleyball tourney
By JAMES TUBB on October 26th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a successful weekend for the Hat High senior volleyball ball teams as both the girls and boys squads took first place in the Hawks tournament last weekend. Hat High hosted seven other teams from the city and surrounding area for the three day tournament that started Thursday afternoon and ended Saturday night. ... Read More »
1 responseTigers lose 5-4 in Edmonton
By James Tubb on October 23rd, 2021
The Medicine Hat Tigers fell behind early on the road and could not make their way back, falling to Edmonton, 5-4 Saturday night. With the loss, Medicine Hat drops down to .500 and their record now sits 4-4-0-1 early in the season. They had won two straight before hitting the road to Edmonton, including a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers deal Caleb Willms to Victoria
By James Tubb on October 23rd, 2021
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers announced Saturday they have traded forward Caleb Willms to the Victoria Royals for a conditional sixth round pick in the 2024 WHL draft. The 19-year-old signed with Medicine Hat during the 2018-19 season and has appeared in 52 games for the Orange and Black, notching 5 goals and ... Read More »
1 responseHockey Canada institutes vaccine mandate
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2021
sports@medicinehatnews.com Hockey fans interested in attending the World Juniors this winter in Red Deer will be required to be vaccinated. Hockey Canada and its board of directors announced Friday in a press release that they will be implementing a policy mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all participants who are active in any international or national event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get revenge on Raiders
By James Tubb on October 22nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers scored early and took control of their game Friday night against the Prince Albert Raiders, winning 6-2 and picking up their fourth win of the season. Associate coach Joe Frazier said it was a nice change to have the lead heading into the third period and he said it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to build off win over Broncos
By JAMES TUBB on October 22nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb If it seems like the Medicine Hat Tigers have only played against the Swift Current Broncos to start the season, it’s because they basically have. Medicine Hat opened their season with five of eleven games, including pre-season, against Swift Current. Their record is 2-3 against the Broncos, with the only regular season victory coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks advance in RFC playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on October 22nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hat High Hawks continued their run of the Rangeland Football Conference with a 39-14 playoff victory over the McCoy Colts on Thursday night. Hat High finished in first place of the RFC, which set up Thursday’s matchup against the Colts who finished in last in the four team conference. The Hawks jumped out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings win close battle to advance in RFC playoffs
By James Tubb on October 21st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Crescent Heights Vikings had a flair for the dramatics Thursday night in their 22-14 win over the Brooks Buffalos in their first Rangeland Football Conference playoff game. The matchup was all tied up at 14-14 with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter when the Vikings intercepted the ball and mounted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Elks off on the wrong hoof
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2021
The Edmonton Rugby Club was formed in 1892, winning its first provincial title three years later. They were called the Esquimaux until 1910 when they were renamed the Eskimos. They were the first team to represent the West in the Grey Cup, losing 23-0 to the Toronto Argos. They played a variety of opponents on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RFC playoffs kick off tonight
By JAMES TUBB on October 21st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s time to start talking football playoffs in Medicine Hat. The Rangeland Football Conference playoffs get underway tonight at the Methanex Bowl as the Hat High Hawks, who finished first in the league with a 3-0 record, face the 1-6 McCoy Colts at 5 p.m. The Crescent Heights Vikings finished the season in second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Judo Club receives grant
By JAMES TUBB on October 20th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Judo Club has been selected by Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program to receive a grant from its Sport Relief Fund. Donovan Hoggan, president of the Medicine Hat Judo Club, says the $7,349 grant will help keep the club afloat after they waived everyones fees during COVID shutdowns. “It just wasn’t fair to ... Read More »
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