Local Sports
Notre Dame BullDawgs take B division title
By medicinehatnews on October 31st, 2019
Notre Dame’s BullDawgs won a city volleyball title Monday night, and they did it with a surprisingly young roster. Coach Jason McLester said his B-division boys team featured nine Grade 7’s and three Grade 8’s, only two of which were available for the city final against Crescent Heights. “It was a pretty cool performance,” McLester ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings bid farewell to veteran players
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2019
There’s still a few weeks of volleyball left to play for the seven Grade 12’s on Crescent Heights’ teams, but Wednesday night was a chance to bid farewell. On seniors night prior to the varsity boys’ game against Hat High, Landon Scholly and Heyden Harrison had to hold back tears amid speeches and lots of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border battle to set the stage for World Under-17 Hockey Challenge
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2019
The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge descends on Medicine Hat for pre-tournament action tonight at the Canalta Centre. While Canada Red will be the only local team to play their round robin games out of Swift Current’s Innovation Credit Union iPlex, fans in Medicine Hat will get a glimpse of the Great White North’s third squad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local goalie Weiss listed by Warriors
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 31st, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Bodee Weiss refused to let a little bad news bring him down. The local 15-year-old goaltender went overlooked at the Western Hockey League bantam draft in May, but used his frustration as fuel to further his quest to reach the major junior stage. After spending his summer in the gym and starting the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickleball pair pick up medal
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2019
Gordon Masson was up to his usual tricks at a pickleball tournament in Arizona over the weekend. The Medicine Hat senior teamed up with American Carol Wade to take second place in their 70-plus age division mixed doubles event in Surprise City which wrapped up Monday. They went 4-2 in the six-team event, losing both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACA hosts tournament in new facility
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2019
It’s been a busy year for the Southern Alberta Combative Arts team, but Saturday’s continuous tournament was a milestone of sorts. SACA held its first event in its new spacious facility next to Top Hat Bingo, with five local athletes competing for the first time and others showing what they’re capable of as well. With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huff and Puff teams silver, bronze in St. George, Utah
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2019
Almost every year, slow pitch teams from Medicine Hat head to Utah to compete in the massive Huntsman World Senior Games. This year, two of those teams returned home with some hardware. Both the 60-plus and 70-plus teams found their way to the podium this past week in St. George, Utah, with the 70-plus Huff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings gold, silver at tournament
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2019
Not one but two Crescent Heights High School volleyball teams made it to the last matches of the day at a tournament in Canmore this past weekend. The Vikings girls won their fourth tournament in a row, rolling past Airdrie’s George MacDougall 2-0 (25-15, 25-11). That followed a tense 2-1 (25-16, 22-25, 15-12) win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette: Teams get to stay home for doubleheaders
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2019
Medicine Hat ringette teams kept busy this past weekend, with a few earning wins on home ice. The under-19 Mighty Ducks were among those, hosting the Cochrane Rockies for a doubleheader Saturday. After earning a 5-3 win, they finished the twin bill with a 3-3 tie. Jada Harper, Hanna Heidel, Mackenzie Broydell, Jessica Heidel, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switch in store for Mavericks: Medicine Hat moved to East Division in busy weekend league meetings
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2019
For the first time in their 16-year history, the Medicine Hat Mavericks are switching divisions. Team owner Greg Morrison confirmed the move Tuesday, following the Western Canadian Baseball League’s meetings this past weekend. “We’re evolving with the times,” said Morrison, who bought the team in 2008. The move was forced because two teams won’t be ... Read More »
1 responseNew inductees to Sports Wall of Fame are local legends
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2019
They’ve been at the forefront of sports in Medicine Hat for decades, and now Marg Derbyshire and Larry Godin will be immortalized on the city’s Sports Wall of Fame. The duo was recommended to be added to the wall Monday during a public services committee meeting, with city council left to rubber-stamp it and an ... Read More »
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