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Challenge yourself with Conquer the Coulee course
By JAMES TUBB on May 26th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Athletes up for a challenge will look to Conquer the Coulee this weekend. Union Races is hosting Saturday its second rendition of the obstacle course race since taking ownership in 2019. Union Races owner Randy Siedlecki says organizers had a successful race last year and are looking to build off it this weekend. “We’re ... Read More »
6 responsesHawks take first playoff game handidly
By James Tubb on May 25th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior baseball team got their playoffs started with a bang Tuesday night. The Hawks picked up a 13-3 quarterfinals win over the Chinook Coyotes at Athletic park on the back of scoring 10 runs in the first two innings. Head coach Lyall Foran said it was a team effort. ... Read More »
2 responsesWerre, Martin and Risling win MHGCC Victoria Day Classic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 25th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club Victoria Day Classic returned to action this weekend. Despite frost delaying tee times both Sunday and Monday morning, the Classic was able to crown a champion for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Redcliff’s Ryan Werre was crowned the men’s championship with a round ... Read More »
6 responsesMavs manager looks to build relationships in the Hat
By JAMES TUBB on May 25th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tyler Jeske sees himself as the bumpers in a bowling alley. The Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach says he’s there to keep his players in the “middle of the lane” where they need to be and says that starts with building relationships. “There is a technical and tactical side to coaching but none of ... Read More »
6 responsesKnights go 2-2 over weekend
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat K of C Knights 18U squad took two wins from their four weekend contests. The Knights (5-7) opened the weekend with a 12-9 loss to Vauxhall after a six-run seventh inning early Saturday afternoon. Parker Hunt started the game on the mound and had two strikeouts over 4.2 innings of work. Cole ... Read More »
10 responsesHopwo excited to continue hockey career
By JAMES TUBB on May 21st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In his five-year Western Hockey League career, there is one moment that stands out clearly for Corson Hopwo. “Elijah Brown sat next to me in Med Hat two years ago, right before COVID-19. He snapped his fingers and said, remember this snap. It will feel like your career will fly by, because it does,” ... Read More »
13 responsesHat’s Walne wins YYC Cup boxing title
By Medicine Hat News on May 20th, 2022
Jacob Walne earned the title of YYC Cup champion over the weekend. The Medicine Hat Boxing Club athlete defeated Calgary’s Liam Pagaling to win the event, as well as the award for best Junior A boxer. Fellow Hat pugilist Nate Vossler lost in his 54-kilogram final to Blackrock’s Mykhalo Polishchuk, who was named the top ... Read More »
9 responsesKessler leads SALTA with all-around title at Alberta Compulsory Championships
By Medicine Hat News on May 20th, 2022
Emerie Kessler led a strong performance from SALTA Gymnastics Club athletes with a Level 3 all-around gold at the Alberta Compulsory Championships in Lethbridge, May 13-15. Kessler placed third in the vault, bars and floor exercise, as well as second on the balance beam to earn the best all-around score for the Junior Olympic Level ... Read More »
10 responsesTigers take McKenna 1st overall
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 20th, 2022
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The worst-kept secret in the Western Hockey League was let out of the bag on Thursday morning. After struggling through the worst season in franchise history, the Medicine Hat Tigers were rewarded with the first overall pick in the WHL’s Prospects Draft, and used it on consensus No.1 Gavin McKenna. “It was a real ... Read More »
5 responsesTigers take Gavin McKenna with first overall pick
By Ryan McCracken on May 19th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers have selected Rink Hockey Academy forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection in Thursday’s Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. The pick came as no surprise, as the 14-year-old Whitehorse product had garnered significant buzz as the consensus No. 1 heading into the draft. “It’s awesome. It’s not every day you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Elks face no shortage of decisions as CFL season looms
By GRAHAM KELLY on May 19th, 2022
Note to readers: At this time of year I preview each Western Conference team before making my Fearless Football Forecast. I am assuming the CFL and CFLPA will come to their senses and sign a new agreement in the next few days. With attendance hitting record lows, the season ticket holders in open revolt, losses ... Read More »
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