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Something to celebrate: Cubs to raise money for KidSport by scoring at home
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 21st, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Cubs will have some extra motivation to score at the Kinplex this season. The team announced Saturday its new Goals for Kids promotion, in which sponsor Home Stay Inn and Suites will contribute $10 to KidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff for every single goal the Cubs score on home ice this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Soccer teams miss out on playoffs
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2019
The Medicine Hat Rattlers men’s soccer team was unable to extend its season on Sunday afternoon at Red Deer College. With their playoff fate hanging in the balance for a win-or-go-home regular season finale against the Kings, the Rattlers were held off the scoresheet in a 2-0 loss and ousted from playoff contention as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Birdie a nice way to go out for Schultz but Rattlers far down leaderboard at golf nationals
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019
It was certainly a beautiful final day at Continental Golf Course near Montreal, and at least one of the Medicine Hat College Rattlers had a storybook finish. After the third round of nationals was rained out Thursday, the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championship ended Friday with one Rattler in the top half of their respective ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One for the mantle: Tigers rookie Dru Krebs playing beyond his years
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 19th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Dru Krebs made a memory he’ll never forget on Tuesday night at the Canalta Centre. The 16-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman netted the first goal of his Western Hockey League career in his 11th game on the ice with a well-placed wrist shot in a 3-1 victory over the Saskatoon Blades. Given the time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women felled in five
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019
In a rowdy gym filled with fans and fellow student-athletes, Medicine Hat College’s women’s volleyball team lost a tough match to the Ambrose University Lions Friday to open their season. The Rattlers won the first and third sets but couldn’t come through as the visitors claimed a 3-2 (24-26, 25-18, 18-25, 25-18, 15-9) victory. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings, Mohawks win semis
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 19th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Crescent Heights Vikings believe they can slay the dragon. After picking up a 21-7 victory over the McCoy-Eagle Butte Colts on Friday at the Methanex Bowl, the Vikings find themselves back in the Rangeland Football Conference final against the five-time reigning champion Hat High Mohawks. But Grade 12 defensive back Garrett Little isn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Basketball teams look forward to season openers on the road
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2019
All Clayton Nielsen wants for his team this weekend is a win. That’s the obvious line for any coach, but after a winless pre-season the Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s basketball team might be a little impatient. “The benefit of pre-season is it doesn’t count,” said Nielsen, whose team went 0-7 in the leadup to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Fall produce can pack a nutritional punch for athletes in particular
By Kimberlee Brooks on October 18th, 2019
It is that time of season where days are shorter, the air is crisp and the threat of snow can hit at anytime. Hopefully we will get to enjoy the fall season before winter sets in to stay. One of my favourite things about this time of year is the amazing fall produce that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts excited for huge semifinal matchup
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Three years of hard work comes down to tonight for the veteran members of the McCoy-Eagle Butte Colts. Grade 12 slotback Haedyn Davies knows the sting of losing all too well after struggling through a pair of winless seasons to open his Rangeland Football Conference career with the Colts. But with all that in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Charity Classic still a draw at 25
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2019
It’s not the behemoth it once was but the Hat Charity Classic begins its 25th anniversary bonspiel today at the Medicine Hat Curling Club with plenty of talent from around the globe. From Japan to Korea, China, Switzerland and Russia, plus defending champions in both men’s and women’s draws returning in hopes of a repeat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speed demon: Tigers’ Kemp blazing past opponents
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Brett Kemp is on another level right now. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward has collected eight points over his past four games while sending a message around the Western Hockey League to beware his breakneck speed. “I think I’ve put a lot of work into it,” Kemp said of his speed, adding it ... Read More »
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