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Hatter dropping the gloves with cancer
By JAMES TUBB on November 19th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The incentive to score in the Western Hockey League is already high for every skater, with professional contracts and more potentially on the line. For Caleb Wyrostok, every point he gets this season has the potential to help save lives. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat forward is raising money through donations and pledges for every ... Read More »
2 responsesInside the CFL: Will Sunday be an underdog story?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 19th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews On Sunday, Winnipeg will win its third consecutive Grey Cup. In most categories the Bombers are superior. However three-peats are rare, Toronto has never lost a Grey Cup to Winnipeg, and, West or East, Andrew Harris is a Grey Cup beast. But to quote American writer Damon Runyon, “There’s nothing as unsure as a ... Read More »
4 responsesTigers fall in OT Friday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 19th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers are still looking for their first win in overtime. The Tigers came back late but lost 4-3 Friday night in overtime against the Saskatoon Blades. The loss still gives Medicine Hat points in their last four games, as they entered Friday coming off a 6-1 drumming of the Brandon Wheat ... Read More »
3 responsesSEAC Tigers off to strong start at Hounds tourney
By JAMES TUBB on November 19th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U15AAA SEAC Tigers have put themselves in a strong position to start the 49th annual Hockey Hounds tournament. The local club has started their tournament 2-0 after beating OHA Edmonton Varsity 5-1 Friday morning at the Kinplex and edging out the West Central Wheat Kings 4-3 Thursday night. Head coach Mike ... Read More »
4 responsesU15AAA SEAC Tigers end round robin with tie
By James Tubb on November 18th, 2022
The Medicine Hat U15AAA SEAC Tigers were 3:58 away from ending their round robin in first place of the 49th Hockey Hounds tournament. Kade Dickie scored late in the third period to give SEAC a 3-2 lead before St. George’s Academy tied it up at 3-3, the eventual final score. Both SEAC and St. George’s ... Read More »
1 responseTigers looking to build off success
By James Tubb on November 18th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com ReporterTubb Each win was followed by a loss to start the season for the Medicine Hat Tigers. But now, they find themselves on the verge of starting a streak. The Tigers are on the road today in Saskatoon to face the Blades after picking up their first back-to-back wins of the season. Wednesday’s 6-1 ... Read More »
1 responseMedHat boxing competes in Montana
By James Tubb on November 18th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Boxing Club showcased its skill in Havre, Mont. this past weekend. Jacob Walne of MHBC lost a close decision to Roman Love from Billings Elite in the Jr.B 100 lb. division. Coach Kerry Fahlman says Walne boxed the best he ever had and dominated, only to get the loss. Walne was the ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Argo history a three-ring circus
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews For years, the Toronto Argonauts have resembled a three-ring circus rather than a rowing club. First, there was Red Story, followed by the Gold Dust twins. There was Heisman winner, Joe Theismann and Thunder Thornton. Toronto released Tom Wilkinson and Peter Liske who went on to hall-of-fame careers with Edmonton and Calgary because they ... Read More »
1 responseSEAC Tigers open Hockey Hounds tournament with 4-3 win
By James Tubb on November 17th, 2022
The U15AAA SEAC Tigers opened their Hockey Hounds tournament on a high note. The Tigers beat the West Central Wheat Kings 4-3 Thursday night in their first game of the 49th annual bantam tournament. Head coach Mike Mueller says his team did a lot of things well and credited his special teams in the victory. ... Read More »
1 responseSmythe showcasing versatility with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on November 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Kurtis Smythe was acquired by Medicine Hat on Oct. 19, one of the reasons Tigers traded for him was because he could play both forward and defence. That versatility is being put to the test. The 20-year-old played his first eight games in the orange and black as a forward before being shifted ... Read More »
2 responsesInside the CFL: Grey Cup success starts at the top
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 17th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of the most important qualities of a successful leader is insight. When it comes to a professional football team someone has to pick the general manager, who in turn chooses his staff and head coach. Often the right choice isn’t obvious. In the 60s when Edmonton was floundering, the executive chose an unknown ... Read More »
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