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Hat golfer named to NCAA’s all-conference team in freshman year

By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2022

Ryan Hodgins had a pretty strong freshman year at Simon Fraser University. The Monsignor McCoy alumni was named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Conference first team on Thursday for his play at SFU this season. Hodgins graduated from McCoy in 2020 and joined the Simon Fraser golf team that fall, which competes at the ... Read More »

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Rattler Run shines in return to action

By JAMES TUBB on May 3rd, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After two years away, the Medicine Hat College Rattler Run made a sunny return. The 43rd annual run Saturday was the first non-virtual Rattler Run since 2019 with over 500 runners and walkers taking on the trails and roads around the college and Kin Coulee Park. Those participating had the option of running 5 ... Read More »

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Ringette to be on display at try-it event

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2022

The Medicine Hat Ringette Association is putting its sport on display for all interested. The MHRA is hosting a free come-try-ringette event on Sunday from 1:15-2:15 p.m. at the Hockey Hounds Arena. The come-try-ringette event is an opportunity for girls interested in ringette to learn more about the sport. “This event is a great way ... Read More »

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Irvine shows success at Jr. High city championships

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 30th, 2022

Grade 8 and 9 badminton athletes from Irvine were well represented on the podium at the Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association Badminton Championships April 12 and 13. At the Grade 8 level, Irvine were the aggregate champions as Charlie Funk and Marley Howes took home gold in the boys and girls singles division respectively. ... Read More »

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Hat little league girl enjoys MLB showcase

By JAMES TUBB on April 30th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat little leaguer Tayler Soveran-Welte enjoyed the MLB Trailblazer in Mid April. The Richmond, Sask. product was one of 95 girls from North America, one of six from Canada, to attend the five-day camp at the Jackie Robinson Complex in Vero Beach, Fla. Soveran-Welte and the other girls in attendance were all outfitted ... Read More »

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Bjorklund signs NHL deal with Capitals

By JAMES TUBB on April 30th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Garin Bjorklund is one step closer to his National Hockey League dream. The Medicine Hat Tigers net minder signed a three-year NHL entry level contract with the Washington Capitals on Friday, weeks after his WHL season came to a close. The 19-year-old was drafted 179th overall by the Capitals in the 2020 and joined ... Read More »

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Talons gear up for badminton zones

By JAMES TUBB on April 29th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Eagle Butte Talons are well represented at the Badminton South zones today. The Talons have 15 kids competing at the junior, intermediate and senior ranks at the South zone finals in Lethbridge after each finished either first or placing at the city championships April 13. Eagle Butte head coach Sheldon Wihnan said Thursday ... Read More »

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JV Colts lose close battle in Brooks Thursday

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 29th, 2022

The McCoy Colts JV baseball team dropped a close battle with the Brooks Buffalos, losing 6-4. Pryce Velichko and Ryler Straarup shared the mound duties, throwing three innings each in a game which featured no errors for either team. Velichko led the way offensively going 2-for-4 with a run batted in. Tate Bowal chipped in ... Read More »

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Colts sweep Wednesday doubleheader

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 28th, 2022

The McCoy Colts baseball team continued their winning ways Wednesday, picking up wins in two contests. The Colts opened the afternoon doubleheader with a 19-5 win over the Catholic Central Cougars out of Lethbridge. Caleb Garrecht pitched four innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six to earn the win. McCoy’s offence ... Read More »

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Hat High Hawks welcome return to field

By JAMES TUBB on April 28th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a long two years without baseball for the Hat High Hawks. Hawks head coach Lyall Foran said it’s good to be back on the field, but he feels for those who graduated during the pandemic. “There were kids who graduated last year who I had the opportunity to coach since they were ... Read More »

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