By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2021
Mike Gilchrist pulled off an upset over reigning champion Stephen Bezanson to highlight this weekend’s singles league action at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. Despite starting the season at 0-2, Gilchrist (1-2) stole an 11-10 victory over Bezanson (1-1) Monday for his first win of the summer. Curt Moll (2-1) also faced off against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By KAYLA REPAS on July 30th, 2021
Meet Erynn Biggar, FAME’s (Females in Action Moving and Empowering Committee) current Girls on the Move instructor. Girls on the Move provides and opportunity for girls aged 7-12 to be physically active in an environment that is positive, barrier-free and exposes girls to new activities they may never have tried. Erynn is a huge advocate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 30th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After achieving a milestone that can only be described as a lifelong dream, Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs celebrated by taking in his sister’s success. Krebs was drafted 176th overall to the Washington Capitals in the sixth round of Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft. After a short but lively celebration alongside his parents and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 29th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Eight years of teamwork come down to this weekend for the Medicine Hat Thunder. After having last year’s provincial championship wiped from the slate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thunder were given the ability to retain host status in 2021 and will (finally) welcome the province’s best to the Moose Community Ball Complex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2021
Since John Hufnagel assumed command in 2008, Calgary has been the most successful team in the CFL, winning three of six Grey Cup games, making the playoffs every season and finishing first seven times. In addition to being general manager, Huff was head coach for eight years, twice coach of the year. He appointed Dave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 28th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s American Legion Baseball program will be welcoming teams from across Alberta over the long weekend for the United Commercial Travelers 18U Tournament. While border closures have prevented the Hat Moose Monarchs and K of C Knights from playing to their usual level, the program has been practising and playing exhibition games ever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 28th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Thirty-two hats sat waiting for Cole Sillinger’s name to be called on Friday evening in Regina. Surrounded by friends and family at a local restaurant, Sillinger watched as 10 names were called. Knowing the Columbus Blue Jackets had just made a move to acquire the 12th overall pick – their second of the opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2021
Dru Krebs became the second member of the Medicine Hat Tigers to be drafted to the Washington Capitals in as many years when the 2018 Stanley Cup champions called his name in the sixth round of Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft at 176th overall. The 18-year-old defenceman joins Tabby goaltender Garin Bjorklund in the Capitals system. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 24th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Cole Sillinger has been drafted to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 18-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers centre heard his name called as the 12th overall selection of Friday’s NHL Entry Draft from a watch party at a Regina restaurant, making him the first Tabby to be taken in the first round since Hunter Shinkaruk. Although ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on July 22nd, 2021
Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Garin Bjorklund and forward Cole Sillinger have been invited to compete at Hockey Canada’s national men’s junior team summer development camp. Hockey Canada unveiled its 51-player roster Wednesday, which features 19 invitation to Western Hockey League players. Bjorklund posted a 10-7-0-1 record with a 2.60 goals against average and a .921 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on July 22nd, 2021
Parity pushed its way to the forefront in the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club’s singles league Monday. After opening the campaign with losses, Curt and Barb Moll rebounded to collect a pair of victories and prevent anyone from taking a second win in the standings through two weeks of the season. Barb (1-1) rallied to ... Read More »
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