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New fighter in town: Kilkenny glad to find fellow big man de Andrade to train with
By Medicine Hat News on September 27th, 2019
Jared Kilkenny isn’t just excited about what’s next for him: He’s excited for the guy he’s been training with, too. The 37-year-old professional MMA fighter moved here from Lethbridge last year, and has started coaching the next generation even as his own big opportunity looms. “The culture’s slowly starting to develop here,” Kilkenny said this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs ready to go in upgraded Kinplex
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 27th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken New threads, new rink, new chapter. After opening their Heritage Junior Hockey League season with a spirited 3-1 loss to the provincial champion Airdrie Thunder last week, the Medicine Hat Cubs continue their campaign with tonight’s tilt in High River against the Flyers before returning to the newly renovated Kinplex for Sunday’s 2:45 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slice of the Game: Looking back on the season
By Trevor Moore on September 26th, 2019
The forecast for the next few days does not look optimistic; however, the calendar (and past experience) do suggest we still have roughly a month left before local courses begin pulling their flags. With that said, this is my last scheduled golf column for the 2019 season. I always find myself in a reflective mood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers, Broncos set to renew rivalry
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 26th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken After a 13-year hibernation, the divisional rivalry between the Swift Current Broncos and Medicine Hat Tigers is set to awaken from its slumber. With the Kootenay Ice relocating to Winnipeg, the Broncos find themselves back in the Central Division with eight matchups against Medicine Hat on their schedule, including a home-and-home set this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College golf teams hope to return to nationals
By Medicine Hat News on September 26th, 2019
When Kent Lesko decided to go back to school, he had no idea Medicine Hat College had a golf team. Now, the 35-year-old has a second appearance at nationals in his sights. “My goal was to try out, see what happens,” said Lesko, whose Rattlers men’s team enters conference championships this weekend needing a top-two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy golfers score repeat title
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2019
After playing worse than any of them expected, Monsignor McCoy’s boys golf team entered the final round at provincials in far better shape than they could’ve hoped for. And so, by playing like they were capable of, the Colts earned a banner for the second year in a row. McCoy, led by Grade 12’s Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings win home opener
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2019
It’s already been a busy first week of competition for local high school volleyball teams, and the energy was at a high level in Tuesday’s league opener at Crescent Heights High School. The host Vikings trailed early but rallied to beat Hat High in the varsity girls matchup 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-12, 25-21). That followed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community and sport converge
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 24th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Sun City Shakedown celebrated its third at Gas City CrossFit with an action-packed Saturday of competition. Medicine Hat’s Maggie McLeod says the event is a great chance for the local crossfit community to come together in support of both the sport and each other. “CrossFit is all about community and it’s a great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy boys in hunt for a repeat
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2019
Monsignor McCoy’s boys golf team enters the final day at provincials with the chance to do something spectacular. After winning the school’s first-ever Alberta Schools Athletic Association banner last year, the Colts’ team including Sam Bratvold, Ryan Hodgins, Owen Burzminski and Jacob Dorton are just two shots off the pace following the first 18 holes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get down to three overagers with Ostir’s decision
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2019
Any potential for drama surrounding the Medicine Hat Tigers’ overage situation dissolved Monday when Hayden Ostir was taken off the roster. The 20-year-old from Winnipeg has chosen to leave the team and pursue his education according to assistant coach Joe Frazer. When Medicine Hat traded for 20-year-old defenceman Parker Gavlas last week, Ostir figured to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Als add intrigue to homestretch
By Graham Kelly on September 24th, 2019
We are now into the final third of the 2019 CFL regular season. Winnipeg, Hamilton and Calgary have clinched playoff spots. B.C., Toronto and Ottawa are hanging on by a thread in the race to finish second in the Eastern Division ahead of Montreal or get the crossover spot. The schedule maker wasn’t kind to ... Read More »
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