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Inside the CFL: Time for Roughrider redemption
By GRAHAM KELLY on September 8th, 2022
After the Blue Bombers flew out of Regina last Sunday with a 20-18 victory, the TV talking heads were unanimous that great teams find a way to win. That is true, and the Bombers are a great team. But the fact of the matter is the Saskatchewan Roughriders found a way to lose, snatching defeat ... Read More »
2 responsesLangkow ready to be Tigers starter
By JAMES TUBB on September 8th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In his third Western Hockey League season, Beckett Langkow will be the guy in net for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 19-year-old will be the Tigers’ starting goaltender after playing a backup role behind Garin Bjorklund for the last two seasons. With Bjorklund starting his pro career at the age of 20, the net ... Read More »
2 responsesHatter captures silver at national dragon boat finals
By JAMES TUBB on September 8th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Family is the only thing Dawn Lebsack loves more than paddling and dragon boat racing. The 57-year-old Hatter was a part of the Coulee Classic Dragons master’s dragon boat crew which earned a silver medal at the national championships in Montreal from Aug. 18-21. She said it was an unforgettable experience with a group ... Read More »
1 responseTigers sign drafted goaltender Jordan Switzer
By Medicine Hat NEWS on September 7th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers have signed yet another member of their 2022 WHL draft class. The Tigers announced Tuesday afternoon they had put pen to paper with goaltender Jordan Switzer. The Edmonton product was selected by the Tigers 111th in the 2022 WHL draft. He appeared in 14 games with the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 ... Read More »
1 responseMixed doubles tourney at tennis club this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 7th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tennis Club is hosting its Open Mixed Doubles Tournament this weekend. Starting Thursday night at 5:30 p.m., open mixed doubles action with roughly 40 players registered gets underway at the tennis club in open and intermediate divisions. The tournament will continue through Friday and wrap up Saturday night under the lights... Read More »
1 responseTigers 2021 draft class has unique camp experience
By JAMES TUBB on September 7th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 2006 WHL draft class had a unique experience last season with an opportunity to suit up for games before attending their first training camp, which didn’t occur until this past weekend. Two of the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 2021 draft picks – forwards Tomas Mrsic and Cayden Lindstrom – suited up for a combined ... Read More »
1 responseTigers camp brings encouraging results
By JAMES TUBB on September 6th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With training camp coming to a close for the Medicine Hat Tigers, there are a lot of roster decisions looming for general manager and head coach Willie Desjardins. “Now you’re into some tough decisions on who’s going to play, you have extra 20s, (Oskari) Kuntonen is in camp now, which is exciting because now ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught wraps up 89th Southeastern
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2022
The 2022 Southeastern golf tournament hosted by Connaught Golf Club came to a close Monday afternoon, capping off a strong weekend of golf. The 89th annual Labour Day weekend tournament featured 128 golfers, the largest class the course has had in over 10 years, Connaught CPGA pro Brian Oliphant told the News heading into the ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught gearing up for 89th Southeastern tournament
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Connaught Golf Club is wrapping up a busy couple-week stretch with its flagship tournament of the year. A week after hosting the PGA of Canada Senior Men’s championships, Connaught is hosting the 89th annual Southeastern tournament this weekend. Connaught CPGA pro Brian Oliphant said they are excited for the weekend tournament. “It’s a great ... Read More »
2 responsesCubs looking to build off strong 2021-22 season
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs aren’t satisfied with their strong 2021-22 season. The Cubs had a tight group that propelled them to 25 wins in the regular season and two wins short of the Heritage Junior Hockey League finals. But the job’s not finished for head coach and general manager Randy Wong who says a ... Read More »
2 responsesVikings take second annual Boksteyn Bowl
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings and McCoy Colts met Thursday to kick off their football seasons and remember a pillar of their programs. The Vikings and Colts varsity football teams faced off at the Methanex Bowl for the second annual Rick Boksteyn memorial bowl, which Crescent Heights won by a score of 33-3. The Vikings ... Read More »
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