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Hawks capture RFC championship
By James Tubb on October 29th, 2021
The Hat High Hawks won big Friday night against the Crescent Heights Vikings on route to capturing the Rangeland Football Conference Championship. The Hawks won by a score of 42-7 as they remained perfect against their Rangeland league opponents. Hawks head coach Quinn Skelton said he was obviously happy with the win and seeing his ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Ownership interference an issue for Ottawa
By GRAHAM KELLY on October 29th, 2021
The great expansion stories in professional sport have been the Las Vegas Golden Knights making it to the Stanley Cup Final in their first year of operation (2017) and the Ottawa Redblacks getting to the Grey Cup in their second season (2015), winning it in the third. The Golden Knights fired coach Gerrard Gallant three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks and Vikings gear up for RFC Championship
By JAMES TUBB on October 27th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s almost poetic that the top two Rangeland Football Conference teams will face off for the championship. The Hat High Hawks, who finished first in the RFC and have won the last six league championships, will host the Crescent Heights Vikings, who finished second, at the Methanex Bowl Friday to decide the better team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette Roundup: Impact sweep Ice
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Impact U14B ringette team took back-to-back victories from the Strathmore Ice at home this weekend, 12-2 and 16-2. Every player on Medicine Hat’s roster made it onto the scoresheet, including season-firsts for Rachel Rue and Sarah Laturnus. The Impact will focus on practice for the next two weeks before returning to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs win a pair on the road over weekend
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Cubs rallied to back-to-back wins on the road this weekend, taking down the High River Flyers 11-3 on Friday before defeating the Lomond Lakers 8-3 on Saturday. Brandon Kasdorf led Friday’s victory with four goals and an assist, while Cooper Hilworth followed up with a hat trick of his own and a ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U18 AA Hounds rally to victories over Foothills, Calgary
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Hounds U18 AA picked up a pair of victories over the weekend, defeating the Foothills Bisons 8-0 at home on Friday before dealing the CRAA Gold a 3-1 loss in Calgary on Sunday. Jackson Bowal led Friday’s offence with two goals and an assist. Kyle Woolridge, Zach Hauck and Joseph Hackett all ... Read More »
1 responseHawks sweep home volleyball tourney
By JAMES TUBB on October 26th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a successful weekend for the Hat High senior volleyball ball teams as both the girls and boys squads took first place in the Hawks tournament last weekend. Hat High hosted seven other teams from the city and surrounding area for the three day tournament that started Thursday afternoon and ended Saturday night. ... Read More »
1 responseTigers lose 5-4 in Edmonton
By James Tubb on October 23rd, 2021
The Medicine Hat Tigers fell behind early on the road and could not make their way back, falling to Edmonton, 5-4 Saturday night. With the loss, Medicine Hat drops down to .500 and their record now sits 4-4-0-1 early in the season. They had won two straight before hitting the road to Edmonton, including a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers deal Caleb Willms to Victoria
By James Tubb on October 23rd, 2021
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers announced Saturday they have traded forward Caleb Willms to the Victoria Royals for a conditional sixth round pick in the 2024 WHL draft. The 19-year-old signed with Medicine Hat during the 2018-19 season and has appeared in 52 games for the Orange and Black, notching 5 goals and ... Read More »
1 responseHockey Canada institutes vaccine mandate
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2021
sports@medicinehatnews.com Hockey fans interested in attending the World Juniors this winter in Red Deer will be required to be vaccinated. Hockey Canada and its board of directors announced Friday in a press release that they will be implementing a policy mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all participants who are active in any international or national event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get revenge on Raiders
By James Tubb on October 22nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers scored early and took control of their game Friday night against the Prince Albert Raiders, winning 6-2 and picking up their fourth win of the season. Associate coach Joe Frazier said it was a nice change to have the lead heading into the third period and he said it was ... Read More »
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