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Hat High Hawks welcome return to field
By JAMES TUBB on April 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a long two years without baseball for the Hat High Hawks. Hawks head coach Lyall Foran said it’s good to be back on the field, but he feels for those who graduated during the pandemic. “There were kids who graduated last year who I had the opportunity to coach since they were ... Read More »
1 responseMH Boxing competes in Edmonton
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 28th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Boxing Club competed at the Alberta Golden Gloves in Edmonton last weekend. Medicine Hat’s Jacob Walne lost to Liam Pagaling from Calgary Boxing in the 48 kg Jr. B division. Porter Ostrowski from MHBC defeated Saskatoon’s Sidney John in the 80 kg Youth division before winning gold. Medicine Hat’s Nate Vossler lost ... Read More »
1 responseMHC gearing up for Rattler Run this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on April 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s time for Hatters to break out their running shoes. Medicine Hat College is hosting its 43rd annual Rattler Run Saturday for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Race director and Rattlers cross country coach Bill Corcoran is excited the event can get up and running again after a two-year hiatus due ... Read More »
1 responseJV Colts pickup first win of season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 27th, 2022
The McCoy Colts JV baseball team picked up their first win of the season Monday after beating the Maple Creek Red Sox 15-1. Matt Getz picked up the win on the mound, allowing one run on four hits while striking out nine batters. Getz helped his own cause with a single and two doubles, two ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught to host PGA Canada championship
By JAMES TUBB on April 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb High-end golf is on its way to Medicine Hat this summer. In a Twitter post Tuesday morning, PGA of Canada announced Connaught Golf Club will host the Seniors Championship of Canada from August 23-26. It will be the first PGA event Connaught has hosted in its nearly 100 years of golf. General manager Jeffrey ... Read More »
1 responseRodeo season kicks off over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s 2022 rodeo season was bucked into action last weekend. Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede hosted its Broncs and Honky Tonks spring rodeo Friday to Sunday at the Cypress Centre field house in front of sold-out crowds Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Wyatt Gleeson from Sundre took home $1,690.12 for first place in bull ... Read More »
1 responseMonarchs sweep weekend games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 26th, 2022
The Medicine Hat 18U Monarchs continued their winning ways this weekend, sweeping all four games against the Calgary Cardinals. The Monarchs beat the Cardinals 17-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday. Trevin Ressler picked up the win on the mound with seven strikeouts in four innings of work. Dylan Lefer threw one inning ... Read More »
1 responseSoakin’ in the Tubb: The bad, the ugly with the good still to come
By JAMES TUBB on April 23rd, 2022
I think I am alone in saying, I actually enjoyed this Medicine Hat Tigers season. I know, pretty sadistic and easy to say because I didn’t pay to see a single game. But hear me out. When teams win, things come easy. Whether it be stories, post-game interviews, coming to the rink and working to ... Read More »
1 responseDesjardins: I want to find a way to win
By JAMES TUBB on April 23rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There was no moment throughout the Medicine Hat Tigers season that was the toughest for head coach Willie Desjardins. He said they knew every day it was a tough season because of the choices the club made for the future. “I think that we inflicted some of that upon ourselves with our trades,” Desjardins ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Tigers gearing up for WHL playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on April 22nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb While the Medicine Hat Tigers rejoice at getting the first overall pick Thursday, a number of their former players are getting ready for the playoffs. Five former Tigers traded this season will be taking part in the first Western Hockey League playoffs since the 2018-19 season. Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Corson Hopwo was on that ... Read More »
1 responseBarlage proud of longevity in WHL
By JAMES TUBB on April 22nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Logan Barlage loved being a Medicine Hat Tiger, even if it was only for a short time. “I feel like being here has been a huge part of my career and I think it’s going to leave a mark on me for the rest of my life,” Barlage said. “This small amount of time ... Read More »
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