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Inside the CFL:Don’t count out the Blue Bombers
By GRAHAM KELLY on May 12th, 2022
Winnipeg head coach Mike O’Shea is a man of few words. He lets his players do the talking. They, the winners of the last two Grey Cups, are out to achieve what no CFL team has done since Edmonton, 1980-82, that is, win three Grey Cups in a row. While easier said than done, don’t ... Read More »
1 responseColts and Hawks face off for first time in two years
By JAMES TUBB on May 12th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb One of Medicine Hat’s top inner-city rivalries will flex its muscle tonight when the McCoy Colts and Hat High Hawks varsity baseball teams face off. The two baseball teams haven’t faced off in two seasons due to COVID-19 putting a halt to the high school seasons. Hawks head coach Lyall Foran said he’s excited ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat boxing wins big in Saskatchewan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 11th, 2022
This weekend was a strong showing for the Medicine Hat Boxing Club. The club attended the South Saskatchewan Classic hosted by the Sandhills Boxing Club at the Leader Community Centre in Leader, Sask. MHBC’s Jacob Walne defeated Ryder Bredy from Sandhills in the 95 lb. Jr. B division. Nate Vlosser defeated Kade Ruckaber from Regina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter part of Vanier Cup winning Mustangs
By JAMES TUBB on May 11th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s hard to beat the start of Piercen Meier’s University football career. The 18-year-old Hat High alumni was a part of the Western Mustangs team that won the Vanier Cup in December 2021. The Mustangs, based in London, Ont., beat the University of Saskatchewan 27-21 Dec. 4 to capture the USports title. The defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Massacre race has record turnout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 11th, 2022
The 15th annual SEASAR Medicine Hat Massacre race had a record turnout this weekend traversing Cypress Hills Park. There were 110 teams comprising 235 participants from across Western Canada aged anywhere from 14 to 74. Race organizer Paul MacKenzie said this was many racers’ first big event. This year’s Big Race involved hiking in the ... Read More »
1 responseHat badminton players learn from provincials
By JAMES TUBB on May 10th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat’s badminton athletes got to take on the best in the province this weekend. With 382 of Alberta’s best high school badminton players, including 15 from the Hat, on display in the city there was a lot to be learned and experienced over the weekend. Round robin action went Friday with playoffs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs win final of weekend series
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 10th, 2022
The Moose Monarchs capped off a tough weekend in Calgary with a Sunday afternoon win. The U18 Monarchs had four games across Saturday and Sunday as the baseball season has started to stretch its legs, and were 0-3 before picking up a win in their final contest. They opened the weekend with a 14-6 loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bjorklund excited to start pro-career
By JAMES TUBB on May 7th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Garin Bjorklund woke up April 30, there was a different feeling to the morning. It was the day after he signed his first National Hockey League contract with the Washington Capitals, thus bringing a life long dream to fruition. “I feel so blessed and humbled to be where I am,” Bjorklund told the ... Read More »
1 responseBadminton provincials underway in Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 7th, 2022
The province’s top high school badminton athletes were on full display Friday. There were 382 badminton players in action at Hat High, Crescent Heights and South Ridge YMCA/Notre Dame for day one of the ASAA badminton provincial championships. Fifteen athletes from Medicine Hat area schools were in action across the junior, intermediate and senior ranks ... Read More »
1 responseBocharov focused on off-season of work
By JAMES TUBB on May 6th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Pasha Bocharov will enjoy a stereotypical Californian summer and he’s not afraid to own it. His routine away from the rink and working out in Escondido, Calif., 40 minutes north of San Diego, is pretty simple. “I’m usually grabbing a burrito and crushing that on the beach. Get together a couple of friends and ... Read More »
1 responseHat gearing up to host HS badminton provincials
By JAMES TUBB on May 5th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The best high school badminton players in the province will be in Medicine Hat this week. The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association’s badminton provincials tournament is in town Friday and Saturday, with games taking place at Hat High, Crescent Heights High School, South Ridge YMCA and Notre Dame. Marg Derbyshire, tournament chair and South zone ... Read More »
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