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McKenna committed to getting even better
By JAMES TUBB on May 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Entering the Medicine Hat Tigers season, head coach Willie Desjardins wasn’t sure how Gavin McKenna would duplicate his first 20 games in the orange and black. A mere 97 points later and a franchise record broken, Desjardins says he duplicated it and more. “He’s a pretty exceptional player, his numbers were unbelievable after Christmas,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs in tough throughout four weekend defeats
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs had four games on the road this weekend. They opened the weekend with a 10-0 loss Thursday to the Jets. The Monarchs were held to one hit, with Pryce Velichko recording the lone knock. Velichko started the contest on the mound, recording one strikeout in 2.1 innings pitched. Cole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Successful weekend for local runners at annual Rattler Run
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 30th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 450 runners and walkers took part in a successful race weekend during the 45th Annual Medicine Hat College Rattlers Run, including the run’s oldest participant as well as the introduction of the mascot race. Organizers say the annual run is the second oldest of its kind in the province, featuring three distances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy JV Colts split games in Okotoks
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
The Monsignor McCoy JV Colts earned a split of a doubleheader in Okotoks on Sunday. The JV Colts faced off against the Foothills Falcons in Southern Alberta High School Baseball League play. The first game took an extra inning with the JV Colts defeating the Falcons 5-3 in 8 innings. Nixon Kunkel pitched five innings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rolls Switzerland 8-1, McKenna continues to shine
By Canadian Press on April 30th, 2024
Porter Martone had a hat trick as a seven-goal second period lifted Canada over Switzerland 8-1 on Sunday to stay undefeated at the men’s under-18 world hockey championship. Medicine Hat Tiger Gavin McKenna scored his team-leading fourth goal and added a pair of assists for Canada (3-0). He sits tied with Martone with eight points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spence has two goals and assist, McKenna shines again, Canada thumps Czechia 6-0 at U18 worlds
By The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2024
VANTAA, Finland Malcolm Spence had two goals and an assist as Canada thumped Czechia 6-0 in a penalty-filled affair Friday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. Tij Iginla also had two goals and Carter George made 26 saves for the shutout Gavin McKenna of the Medicine Hat Tigers had a goal and two assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers rookies look to take a step
By JAMES TUBB on April 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were one of the youngest teams in the Western Hockey League this season and their youngest players gained a lot of experience. The Tigers had seven rookie skaters in the lineup on a nightly basis and had two rookie goaltenders who carried the load in net for the entire second ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat ringette unites under one name
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local ringette players will now represent Medicine Hat under one banner and be known as Mustangs after members of the Medicine Hat Ringette Association voted for a unified name. Since the ringette association was established in 1985, teams in each of the five age divisions were able to choose a team name for that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna scores twice in win over Sweden at U18s
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2024
VANTAA, Finland Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna scored twice in the span of one minute and 45 seconds in the first period as Canada opened with a 6-3 win over Sweden on Thursday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. The 16-year-old phenom isn’t draft eligible for another two years and was playing alongside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy Colts start regular season off with win over Hawks
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior boys baseball team opened their regular season in style. The Colts beat the Medicine Hat High Hawks 7-6 Wednesday night in Alberta Premier Baseball League play. Fischer Haysom started on the mound for McCoy and pitched 3.1 innings, allowing three runs while striking out seven batters. Cole Carlson took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Junior High Athletic Association badminton championship results
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association badminton championships were held last week at Crescent Heights High School. The top two athletes in each division qualified to attend the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association Championship, which will be held in Medicine Hat on Saturday. Here are the results: 13 and Under Boys Singles ... Read More »
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