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Local fighters ready for action at annual Fists of Fury card
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Seven of Medicine Hat’s top Muay Thai fighters and kickboxers will be on display this weekend as SACA Kickboxing hosts its annual Fists of Fury card on April 27. Two of the seven local competitors are described by coach Jamie Droeske as humble and quiet outside the ring but both turn into fierce competitors ... Read More »
1 responseKnights look good in opening weekend of Legion baseball
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Knights kicked off their American Legion season in winning fashion on the weekend. The Knights won both of their exhibition contests Sunday against the U16 Calgary Premier Blues, winning 13-9 and 11-6. Logan Cunningham led the way offensively in the first win with four hits, three RBIs and two runs scored. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks announce local roster adds, now have 31 players committed
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Mavericks will have some familiar faces in the lineup this season for local baseball fans. The Mavs announced the commitment of local product Evan Morrison for the 2024 summer. Evan, the nephew of Mavs owner and general manager Greg Morrison, plays first base, third base and left field at Western Texas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncs & Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo winners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 23rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Broncs & Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo held in Medicine Hat over the weekend kicked off the Pro Rodeo Canada’s 2024 season with dozens of competitors across eight events. Unofficial results have been released for all winners who competed in Sunday’s rodeo. Dantan Bertsch took home first prize in the bareback riding event, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biffart excited for Olympic trials opportunity
By JAMES TUBB on April 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Rowynn Biffart is approaching her first Olympic trials experience with a simple mindset, it’s just another race. The 15-year-old Medicine Hat swimmer will head to Toronto May 13-19 for Swimming Canada’s 2024 Olympic trials ahead of the 2024 Olympics games held in Paris, France. She qualified for the Olympic trials last year and swam ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers venture South: sign highly-touted U.S. draft pick Gordon-Carroll
By JAMES TUBB on April 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll has traversed a long, winding road in his short hockey career and the Utah product is ready to travel the rest of the way as a Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers announced the signing of the 15-year-old forward Friday after selecting him ninth overall in the 2023 U.S. draft. Head coach and ... Read More »
1 responseClash in the Coulees Strongman competition to showcase sport
By JAMES TUBB on April 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Strength athletes from across Western Canada will be in Medicine Hat to display their might and abilities. The Clash in the Coulees strongman event will be at Temple Fitness on May 4 with athletes coming from across the prairies looking to showcase their strength and qualify for provincials. First-year promoter Ray Zich is looking ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat’s top badminton talent on display in city finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s best high school badminton players showcased their abilities Wednesday afternoon. Players from the four Medicine Hat high schools competed at the city finals held at Medicine Hat High School. Hawks athletes competed against fellow badminton players from Crescent Heights, Eagle Butte and Monsignor McCoy, all vying for a spot in the South ... Read More »
1 responseIncreased Tigers attendance felt on the ice
By JAMES TUBB on April 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb As expectations rose for the Medicine Hat Tigers this season, fans matched and exceeded their own totals. The Tigers faithful pushed past previous years’ numbers and showed their support for the local club at a new rate. A total of 106,604 fans were in attendance at Co-op Place for the Tigers 34 home games ... Read More »
1 responseOn your mark: 45th Rattler Run gets underway April 27
By JAMES TUBB on April 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hatters can re-lace their running shoes and pull their brightest running gear out of the closet, the annual Rattler Run is around the corner. The Medicine Hat College’s 45th annual Rattler Run gets underway April 27 for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities looking to stretch their legs in the largest organized ... Read More »
1 responseColts look to defend provincial baseball title
By JAMES TUBB on April 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior boys baseball team looks to have another strong spring season. The Colts won the Alberta Premier Baseball League championship last year over the Medicine Hat High Hawks and return this spring looking to find the same path of success. It’s a season ahead that head coach Cole Schreiber says ... Read More »
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