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Inside the CFL: Riders have a lot to prove against Calgary this weekend
By GRAHAM KELLY on November 25th, 2021
You can bet Winnipeg is pulling for Calgary to beat Saskatchewan in the semi-final Sunday. Because of COVID-19, come Dec. 1, all players must be vaccinated to travel. While all Riders but one are vaccinated, Stampeder coach Dave Dickenson admitted that for the Western Final against the Bombers, “We are not going to have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U16 Goal Diggers keep rolling
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Goal Diggers U16 ringette team was in Airdrie Sunday to take on the Sting. The Goal Diggers came out hungry, heavily outshooting Airdrie and winning 3-1 before taking a 9-4 win from the undefeated Rockyford Ringers Sunday. Linsey Bechtold got Saturday’s win between he pipes and the goal scorers were Pacie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U13 Wildcats sweep weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Wildcats U13 girls hockey team remains undefeated following a pair of wins last weekend. On Saturday, the U13 girls team travelled to Centennial Arena and beat the Brooks Prairie Thunder 8-4. Jordan Kasarek got the win in net, making 15 of 19 saves. Morgan Gage led Medicine Hat’s offence with three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Express win big over weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Southern Express U15 AA girls hockey team swept a two-game weekend to get their first wins of the young season. On Saturday the Express beat the Olds Grizzlys on the road 4-1. Keira Grant and Julie Barlow got the Express on the board with a 2-1 lead in the first period. Cambelle Gross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs clicking halfway through season
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are on a tear. Coming off two wins this weekend, a 4-1 victory Saturday against the Mountainview Colts and a blowout 21-0 win against the Kainai Junior Braves on Sunday, the Cubs are on a run. They currently sit in second place of their Heritage Junior Hockey League division and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s gettin’ historic: Tabby tailspin reaches longest since turn of the century
By James Tubb on November 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.comTwitter: ReporterTubb The streak is at double digits. The Medicine Hat Tigers have now lost 10 straight games, their longest losing streak in more than 20 years, after being beat 6-2 by the Regina Pats Tuesday night at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat’s last win came on Oct. 22, a 6-2 victory against the Prince Albert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts girls volleyball team punches ticket to provincials
By JAMES TUBB on November 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The McCoy Colts varsity girls volleyball team is off to provincials in Westlock. The Colts won the South Zone AAA championship Saturday after beating hometown Winston Churchill three sets to one on Saturday. One of McCoy’s head coaches, Taylyn Weisgerber, said it was nice to see the determination from the girls in the win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings looking to next season after provincial loss
By JAMES TUBB on November 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Crescent Heights Vikings head coach Sean Davis is taking the brunt of his team’s provincial playoff loss Saturday, 42-0 to the Cochrane Cobras. “The game didn’t go our way, we certainly didn’t show up to play unfortunately, but I take full responsibility for that as the head coach,” Davis said. “I’m a big believer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers struggle on opening weekend
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2021
The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s basketball team was swept by the Lethbridge Kodiaks to open the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season this weekend, falling 54-52 Friday then 76-65 Saturday. The men’s squad was also swept following a 77-64 loss to Lethbridge on Saturday. The Rattlers kick off a home-and-home with Red Deer on Friday. Volleyball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA male prep squad improves to 11-3-0
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2021
Elias Eisenbarth netted two goals and added an assist to lead South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 male prep squad to its eighth consecutive victory with a 5-3 win over OHA Edmonton on the road Sunday. Matthew MacPherson added a goal and an assist, while Brayden Sumner had two helpers. Sammy Hynes and Andrew Basha rounded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martensville captures Hounds championship
By JAMES TUBB on November 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hockey Hounds trophy is heading down Highway 7 to Martensville. The Martensville Marauders clinched the 48th annual U15 AAA Hockey Hounds tournament title after beating Okotoks 5-0 Sunday afternoon. Martensville advanced to the finals after beating the SEAC Tigers 3-2 on Saturday night. Kazden Mathies got the Marauders on the board in the ... Read More »
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