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Rattlers men’s volleyball team fighting to stay in the playoff hunt
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Rattlers men’s volleyball team will be aiming to bounce back into the win column and keep their playoff hopes alive when they welcome the Briercrest Clippers to the Snake Pit tonight at 8 p.m. The Rattlers (4-12) sit 12 points behind the Clippers (10-6) for the fourth and final playoff berths up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs hit indoor meet in Edmonton
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2020
Indoor track season continued for the Bulldogs Track and Field Club this past weekend with a meet in Edmonton. Orin May had a standout meet, finishing second in the 60 metre hurdles for the under-20 division and third in the 60 metre sprint. He was a hundredth of a second away from the podium in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get honourable mention in top-10 list
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2020
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers held onto their spot as an honourable mention in the Canadian Hockey League’s weekly top 10 rankings following a 6-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes and a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings this weekend. The Tigers (29-13-1-1) sit 11 points back of the Oil Kings (31-7-6-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top linemates have history on their side
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on January 23rd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After spending the bulk of three seasons on the same line at Delta Hockey Academy, Lukas Svejkovsky and Corson Hopwo were forced to part ways in order to embark on their careers in the Western Hockey League. But on Dec. 7, their worlds collided back together in a blockbuster trade between the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette teams part of massive tournament
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2020
Two Medicine Hat teams took part in what’s billed as the biggest ringette tournament in the world this past weekend, with one coming agonizingly close to a spot in its final. In Calgary for the Esso Golden Ring, the Riptide got to the semifinals of their under-16 A division Sunday before a 3-2 overtime loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves go fast at Calgary meet
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2020
It’s a slow time of year for swim meets, but the Medicine Hat Waves started the new year right with some fast finishes this past weekend. In Calgary for the Pugsley’s Plunge Invitational, 16 Waves athletes combined for 22 medals and 47 personal bests in the pool. Leading the way were 11-year-old Rowynn Biffart and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey: Bantams hold their own at Crown
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
The South East Athletic Club’s bantam AAA Tigers were in Edmonton this past weekend for the Western Canadian Crown Elite Bantam Invitational, and they fared pretty well. Though the Tigers might have a sub-.500 record in their local league, they went 3-2 at the Crown, with wins over B.C.’s Valley West Giants, Saskatoon’s Stallions and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sign bantam pick
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
The Medicine Hat Tigers signed another of their 2019 draft picks to a player agreement Monday. Winnipeg’s Ben Bonni, picked in the sixth round by the Tigers last year, has committed to the team. “He is a good, young defenceman with a great pedigree and we expect him to fit in well with the Tigers,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High sweeps Cardston in hoops
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
Hat High’s basketball teams had a perfect Saturday in Cardston, racking up four wins. The varsity boys rolled to a 107-86 victory, led by Ethan Egert’s 27 points and Artchie Belza’s 23. In varsity girls play the Kwahommies won 66-53. Tori Kaczynski led all scorers with 21 points, while Hailee Parker had 16. The junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moch repeats at Ag Bonspiel
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
For the second year in a row Harvey Moch’s team emerged victorious at the Ag Bonspiel at the Medicine Hat Curling Club. On Sunday Moch, with son Leon, daughter Jackie Schell and Vivian Moch beat the Kevin Aberle foursome 9-6 in the A final. The key end was the sixth, in which Moch scored four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheerleading teams energized as new competition year starts with events in Lethbridge
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
Medicine Hat’s cheerleading teams began their competitive season in Lethbridge. Both the Stingerz and Ultimate Cheer Fusion clubs registered high marks, though none higher than the Stingerz’ Killer Beez open team that won the grand champion banner for their level with what the club described as “an electric performance.” Four other Beez teams earned banners. ... Read More »
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