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Cubs built on character and strong work ethic
By JAMES TUBB on September 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Randy Wong is entering his fourth season at the helm of the Medicine Hat Cubs and is excited for what the season ahead holds. The Cubs open their 50th season of operation and the 2023-24 Heritage Junior Hockey League season on Sunday at Coaldale against the Copperheads. Wong took over as head coach and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Bueller, Bueller: Is anyone going to step up and win?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 21st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Until last weekend, Winnipeg romping home in first place winning the Western Final and making their fourth straight Grey Cup appearance was about as sure a thing as you could get. All the attention was on which team would finish third or cross over. But now the focus is on top spot. After losing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wiesblatt getting extended look with Blue Jackets
By JAMES TUBB on September 20th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Oasiz Wiesblatt left the Medicine Hat Tigers last week for a weekend prospects tournament and is now gearing up for his first National Hockey League training camp. The 19-year-old forward received an amateur tryout contract to be one of the 73 players taking part in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ training camp that gets underway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers trim roster ahead of regular season
By JAMES TUBB on September 20th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ regular season roster is starting to shape together. With the WHL regular season two days away, the Tigers have narrowed their roster down to 24 players with 13 forwards, eight defencemen and three goaltenders. Head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins says the roster is always a work in progress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Lawn Bowling hosts cash tourney
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club held its annual year-end cash tournament. This year, the club tried an Aussie Pairs Tournament, which means the lead throws the first two bowls and the last two bowls, whereas the skip bowls the middle four. Players then switch positions for the next end. Teams were redrawn after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun City Shakedown competition held over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews GasCity Crossfit held its annual crossfit competition on Saturday. There were 13 teams of two, (one man and one woman per team) competing in two divisions, open and RX. The open division had 10 teams, with the RX featuring the remaining three teams. The open division podium finishers were Danielle Fritzke and Zach Wikenheiser ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drag Racing Association hosts three days of races
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association held 22 races across three days of action this weekend. The competition got underway Friday with Medicine Hat’s Merl Mayer winning the Street Friday race. Jeff Wickenheinser of Dunmore came in second with Rogers Holmes of Medicine Hat in third. Adam Hettler from Redcliff won the Friday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell to return as Mavs’ head coach for 2024
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 19th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Mavericks will have a familiar face at the helm next WCBL season. The Mavs announced Monday the return of head coach Kevin Mitchell for next season. He took over the reins mid-season after Mark Goodman left for a professional opportunity and led the club to a 30-26 regular season record before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Speedway’s Hit to Pass caps off race weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 19th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Speedway added some extra excitement to its race day Saturday. The local speedway finished off the day’s circuit with a hit to pass race, which was won by Kelly Kultgen who finished ahead of Dezzy Kultgen and Jason Hardy. The day’s races kicked off with Ethan Guest winning the Standard Keep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sweep their preseason slate
By JAMES TUBB on September 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers wrapped up the preseason in high fashion. The Tigers tallied 20 goals in two contests over the weekend, beating the Swift Current Broncos 10-7 Friday at Co-op Place and 10-3 Saturday at Swift Current. They finished the preseason with a 4-0 record, marking the first time they’ve gone undefeated in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs finish preseason with split record
By JAMES TUBB on September 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs wrapped up their exhibition season over the weekend. The Cubs won 4-2 Saturday night at Coaldale before falling 5-3 Sunday at the Kinplex against the Copperheads to not only split the weekend slate, but also their preseason schedule with a record of 2-2. Head coach and general manager Randy Wong ... Read More »
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