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Not only for the boys: Trio of females suiting up for Colts football this fall
By JAMES TUBB on September 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com @ReporterTubb Football at McCoy has a different look this season. The Colts roster features three girls, one an international student from Germany, something head coach Darrell Grass did not expect but welcomes. “The expectation of a player is a player. When you can do these jobs then you can play,” he said. “It doesn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Cliches aside, football is very predictable
By GRAHAM KELLY on September 9th, 2021
Although the old cliches that once the ball is kicked off, anything can happen, and, on any given day any team can beat any other team, football is actually a very predictable game. If you turn the ball over, take too many penalties and lose the battle in the trenches, you are going to lose. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL announces Western Conference schedule changes
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2021
The Western Hockey League will be keeping its American teams separate from their Canadian teams to start the season. The league announced Wednesday that due to the on-going border restrictions between Canada and the U.S., the U.S. Division will begin the season competing exclusively against their U.S. Division opponents. The same separation will be in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update on injured Crescent Heights Viking
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Crescent Heights Vikings will likely be without Kian Armstrong for the rest of the season. Armstrong suffered a broken wrist in the Vikings-Colts game last Thursday, that was the first memorial bowl game in honour of Rick Boksteyn. The former McCoy Colts and Vikings coach that passed away last year. Crescent Heights coach Sean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High Hawks embracing new league
By James Tubb on September 8th, 2021
The Hat High Hawks are off to a great start this season against their new competition. The Hawks announced earlier in the year they would be among seven teams joining the Southern Alberta Division I league next season. As a result, they are playing exhibition games between the seven teams while also playing in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs put emphasis on mental health ahead of season
By JAMES TUBB on September 6th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are starting their season with a strong message: know when to ask for help. On the second day of the Cubs’ main camp, the team hosted a mental health seminar for all players and staff. The seminar, put on by the Canadian Mental Health Association, was the idea of head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Labour Day Classic, Boksteyn Bowl highlight weekend of football action
By Graham Kelly on September 3rd, 2021
Last Sunday’s appearance in Winnipeg was Calgary’s first road game in 666 days, an ominous number with Biblical implications. According to one expert, the appearance of the sacred number 666 is a sign there is a slight imbalance in your life. Heading into the contest, Stampeder place kicker Rene Paredes was perfect. Hadn’t missed all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts and Vikings honour former coach in first annual Rick Boksteyn bowl
By James Tubb on September 3rd, 2021
It was a football game that Rick Boksteyn would have loved. The two teams he helped coach at different times over 36 years, the McCoy Colts and the Crescent Heights Vikings, met Thursday night in the first ‘Boksteyn Bowl.’ A once per season game put in place to honour the memory of Boksteyn, who passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special Olympic athletes say goodbye to president
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 2nd, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Special Olympics athletes bid their coach and president farewell on Monday evening at the local lawn bowling club. Funk spent the past four years as president and has been a volunteer with local Special Olympics organization for another two. Looking back on the stretch, Funk says she has nothing but fond memories. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bresees win second straight pairs title at lawn bowling club
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2021
Wes and Jean Bresee won their second straight H.J. Cove Memorial Trophy this week at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. The Bresee duo completed the run to back-to-back championships with a tense 7-6 victory over Barb and Curt Moll in the final. Bill Cuthill and Joan Theriault earned the B side title with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ayomanor commits to Stanford
By JAMES TUBB on September 2nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb One of Medicine Hat’s top football stars has committed to play in the NCAA. Elic Ayomanor announced via Twitter Friday that he would be committing to the University of Stanford in California. “Stanford for me, was just the perfect balance between academics and football. Even more so, it had both at a very high ... Read More »
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