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Minor hockey: Midget AA’s start homestand well
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2019
They only had one game on the weekend, but the Jasper Homes Hounds made it count. The Medicine Hat midget AA hockey team didn’t let up in a 10-1 win over the Central Alberta Selects Saturday at the Kinplex, beginning a five-game homestand on the right note. Nate Hoffman made 22 saves, taking his shutout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior Colts cap off perfect season
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2019
Monsignor McCoy’s Colts finished off an unbeaten season in the South East Zone Volleyball League’s junior boys division, but it wasn’t easy. The Colts dropped Hat High 2-0 (25-20, 25-19) in Monday’s playoff final on home court, following a 2-1 (22-25, 25-15, 15-13) win over St. Mike’s in the semifinals earlier in the evening. “It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Stamps still dangerous as second place
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2019
After Saskatchewan lost in Calgary Oct. 11, to finish first, the Stampeders had to, as coach Craig Dickenson put it, “stub” their toe while his team ran the table against B.C. and Edmonton. That’s exactly what happened. Calgary split their games with Winnipeg and eked out a win on the West Coast to host the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Performing on the big stage
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2019
For some, the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge may be the biggest stage they ever play on. For others, it’s an early step on the road to greatness. Either way, the games in Medicine Hat and Swift Current this week are a big deal for the 15- and 16-year-olds taking part. “Probably it’s the best tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U17 roundup: Wright takes spotlight in tournament opener
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 4th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Cole Sillinger was sensational, but Shane Wright stole the show. The 15-year-old Canada Black captain bested Sillinger’s two-goal performance by netting a hat trick to lead his team to a 6-5 overtime victory over Canada White to open the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on Saturday night at the Canalta Centre. “I know a couple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meier named Rangeland MVP
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 4th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Rangeland Football Conference celebrated its best on Sunday afternoon at Medicine Hat High School. Hat High Mohawks running back Piercen Meier took home top honours as the RFC’s most valuable player after leading his team to a sixth consecutive title on the local gridiron. “It’s an honour,” said Meier. “There are lots of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamblin nets first career hat trick in weekend split on the road
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2019
Medicine Hat Tigers captain James Hamblin netted the first hat trick of his Western Hockey League career in the first of two road games this weekend. The 20-year-old Edmonton product powered the Tabbies to a 6-3 win over the Victoria Royals Saturday before getting held off the scoresheet in a 5-2 loss to the Vancouver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women’s volleyball team wins second in a row
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s volleyball team strung together their second straight victory by sweeping a home-and-home set against the Trojans on Saturday at SAIT. After dropping two of the first three sets, the Rattlers rallied all the way back to secure the win in five, (22-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-17, 17-15), led by a 13-kill, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mohawks’ season ends in Cardston
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2019
The Hat High Mohawks fell short of their provincial goal on the road Friday. After clinching their sixth consecutive Rangeland Football Conference championship, the Mohawks had their season cut short with a 45-0 loss to the Cardston Cougars in the Tier 2 South final. “Very tough finish,” Mohawks head coach Quinn Skelton said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs push point streak to seven games with win over Flyers
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2019
Six different Cubs lit the lamp to lead Medicine Hat to a 6-3 victory over the High River Flyers on Friday night at the Kinplex. The victory pushes Medicine Hat to 7-2-2 on the Heritage Junior Hockey League season while extending their point streak to seven games. High River’s Layne Sniher scored twice in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Czechs getting used to North American ice
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 2nd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Czech Republic have a challenge on their hands. As Group A’s only European squad, the young Czechs enter the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in unfamiliar territory in more ways than one. Given the entire roster competes in leagues overseas, this week will mark their first real test on a North American playing surface. ... Read More »
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