Local Sports
Pair of Hatters commit to playing softball at U.S. schools
By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
Ryan Sweet and Kassidy Hart are looking forward to their new softball teams south of the border this fall. The two Hatters and products of Medicine Hat Minor Softball have committed to play softball at schools in the U.S. in the upcoming school year, with Sweet committing to Cerro Coso community college in California and ... Read More »
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By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
Hatters came away from the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games last weekend with heavier necks. All 11 local athletes returned from the games in Strathcona County with at least one medal each, with six competing in 5-pin bowling and five showcasing their skills in floor hockey. Trent Green, Chuck McDonald, Elaine McDonald and Linda McDonald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs win Game 5 Friday against Cochrane
By James Tubb on March 3rd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Cubs are one win away from the HJHL’s quarter-finals after their victory Friday. The Cubs held on to beat the Cochrane Generals 6-5 at the Kinplex to take a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 is set for Saturday at 7:30 in Cochrane. Cubs head coach Randy Wong says it wasn’t their prettiest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score five unanswered goals to beat Edmonton Friday
By James Tubb on March 3rd, 2023
A four goal first period propelled the Medicine Hat Tigers over the Edmonton Oil Kings Friday night. The Tigers early offence put them ahead early as they came away with the 5-2 win at Co-op Place, their third victory out of their last four games. Medicine Hat entered the contest off a 6-4 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs look to bounce back from Game 4 loss
By JAMES TUBB on March 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ best-of-seven semifinals series against the Cochrane Generals has become a best of three. With a 6-4 loss at Cochrane on Wednesday, the series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 back in Medicine Hat at the Kinplex tonight. Head coach Randy Wong says the Cubs allowed Cochrane too many quality chances. ... Read More »
1 responseTeam Alberta women’s hockey heads into quarter-finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 3rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Team Alberta’s women’s hockey team gears up for quarter-finals action this afternoon at the Canada Winter Games. Alberta faces off against Quebec at 4:30 p.m. looking to move into the medal round. They ended their round robin with an 8-1 loss against Ontario on Wednesday, finishing third in the pool with a record of ... Read More »
1 responseHat High renaming gym during Purple Shirt Day games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 3rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Hat High Hawks basketball program is giving back in multiple ways today. This afternoon when the Hawks take on the Cardston Cougars, who are ranked No. 10 provincially at the 4A boys level, they are doing so to raise money to fight ALS with their Purple Shirt night. The Hawks are also honouring ... Read More »
1 responseHanas scores first WHL goal in Tigers rout of top ranked Winnipeg
By JAMES TUBB on March 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cru Hanas expected his first Western Hockey League goal to be a little nicer, but he was just happy it came in a win. The 17-year-old scored his first goal in the league in the Tigers’ 6-4 win over the CHL’s No. 1 ranked Winnipeg Ice on Wednesday at Co-op Place. “It was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club competes in provincial trials South over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 3rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club took part in the provincial trials South qualifying meet hosted by Swim Alberta in Calgary over the past weekend. Here are their results: Female 11-12 Lily McWilliams (12): She finished 11th in 50m Free, 19th in 200m Free, 21st in 200m IM, 24th in 100m Free, 29th in 100m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA men drop their final regular season game
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 2nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy men’s team wrapped up their regular season Tuesday night. SAHA lost a close 4-3 battle against the International Hockey Academy at Big Marble Go Centre to finish the CSSHL regular season with a record of 22-10-0-1, putting them in third place of the 19-team league. Ryan Miller and Gavin ... Read More »
1 responseWaves Swim Club competes at provincial trials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 2nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Three local Waves swimmers raced in Calgary this past weekend with the possibility of qualifying for provincial championships on the line. The three swimmers split seven podium finishes and 15 top-10 swims, which made for a lot of swimming. All three were within striking distance of qualifying for this week’s upcoming meet, with two ... Read More »
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