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Ringette Roundup: U19 Gators and Jr. Gators bond through development
By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The U19A Gators and U10 Junior Gators share more than a name. The two local ringette teams have shared a bond this season from practicing together and cheering each other on during games. U19 head coach Marty Robinson said it’s been a pretty neat experience having his team work with the U10’s this season. ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U16 AAA Tigers win fourth in a row
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022
South East Athletic Club’s U16 AAA Tigers extended their winning streak to four games this weekend with a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge headwater Hurricanes on Friday and a 5-3 victory over the Airdrie/Cochrane Avalanche on Sunday. Jesse Klimosko led Friday’s offence with a two-goal performance, while Makhi Carriere, Will Bell and Kellin Hodgson rounded ... Read More »
1 responseTigers look to bounce back with busy week
By JAMES TUBB on February 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers don’t have long to dwell on the weekend’s loss. Saturday night the Tigers had a 3-1 lead over the Central Division-leading Edmonton Oil Kings halfway through the game before they allowed four unanswered goals and fell 5-3. The loss serves as Medicine Hat’s 29th of the campaign, putting their record ... Read More »
1 responseHat boxers defend home canvas
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022
Medicine Hat Boxing Club defended its home canvas as hosts of the provincial championships this weekend at HomeStay Inn and Suites. Jacob Walne defeated Edmonton’s George Owens before falling in Sunday’s final against Edmonton’s R.J. Ford in the 42-kilogram junior A division. Fellow Hatter Kade Linford defeated Calgary’s Tony Costanza but also lost in a ... Read More »
1 responseTigers lead early but lose to powerhouse Oil Kings
By James Tubb on February 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers had an early lead but coughed it up to one of the best teams in the Western Hockey League Saturday night. The Tigers led 3-1 halfway through the game before giving up four straight goals to the Edmonton Oil Kings and notching their 29th loss of the season. Medicine Hat associate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings football raising funds with coffee sales
By James Tubb on February 12th, 2022
The Crescent Heights Vikings football team is selling its very own blend of coffee as a fundraiser. The blend, called Bleed Blue Brew, is a medium roast coffee made through the business Cuppers out of Lethbridge. Anyone interested in supporting the Vikings can purchase a 3/4-pound bag of either whole bean or ground coffee, for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers keep it light on and off the ice
By JAMES TUBB on February 12th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are a fun group. Whether it’s in practice or off the ice, there is a lot of laughing around the team’s locker room. Head coach Willie Desjardins said it’s a real credit to the guys for keeping it light during a season like this one. “It’s a tough situation but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs and Panthers track and field teams in action
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2022
The Panthers and Bulldogs cross country teams battled the cold weather to start the year and took part in the Alberta Indoor Games in Edmonton. Zaynna Willoughby with the Panthers, took part in the U18 60m race, 60m hurdles and 300m run. She finished with times of 8.67, 10.05 and 49.36 in her three races. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings football raising funds with coffee sales
By MEDICINE HAT News on February 12th, 2022
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Be the first to comment!Med Hat boxing hosting provincial championship this weekend
By James Tubb on February 11th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Boxing Club is hosting the Alberta Provincial Championships and Nieman/Page Memorial tournament this weekend. MH Boxing will have nine boxers competing in the shows at the Home Stay Inn on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at noon. Coach Kerry Fahlman says he is looking forward to seeing all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs excited for playoff opportunity
By James Tubb on February 11th, 2022
It’s a whole new kind of season for the Medicine Hat Cubs. After finishing the regular season in second place of the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s South Division with a record of 25-8-3, the Cubs have some time off. They picked up a bye in the first round of the playoffs and are awaiting to ... Read More »
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