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McCoy eying another provincial golf title
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2019
Monsignor McCoy won a provincial golf title last year, and they’re well positioned to repeat after winning the South Zone tournament Wednesday. At Vulcan Golf and Country Club, the boys team of Ryan Hodgins, Jacob Dortin, Sam Bratvold and Owen Burzminski claimed the 3A/4A banner with a score of 211, with the top three scores ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chyzowski impresses at Jets camp
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 12th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken He may not have earned a trip to main camp, but Ryan Chyzowski still turned a few heads with the Winnipeg Jets. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers centre returned to the Gas City Wednesday after competing in all three of Winnipeg’s games at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Belleville, Ont. Chyzowski says he’s fired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Project Play aims to keep kids in sport for the long run
By Sonya Brown on September 11th, 2019
The Aspen Institute, an educational and policy studies organization based out of Washington, D.C., recently started an initiative called Project Play. Project Play is a multi-stage effort to provide the thought leadership to build opportunities for all individuals to participate in sport, and encourage active communities that foster a culture of health. You might not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derby teams hosting the province
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2019
For all the games they’ve played over the years, roller derby athletes in Alberta have never truly had a provincial championship trophy to gun for. Until now. And wouldn’t you know it, the first squad that gets to hoist it will do so in Medicine Hat. Teams from Calgary, Red Deer, Fort McMurray and Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat volunteer to get provincial softball award
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2019
A year of growth for the Medicine Hat Minor Softball Association is wrapping up with some well-earned accolades. MHMSA vice-president Jenn Matt has been named a merit award winner by Softball Alberta, having added the role of fundraising coordinator to her plate this year. Meanwhile, the association announced its players, coaches and official of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Labour Day rematches showcased discipline problems
By Graham Kelly on September 10th, 2019
I was recently asked about the origin of the Banjo Bowl. The night before the 2003 West semifinal between the Bombers and Roughriders, Winnipeg placekicker Troy Westwood called the good folks of the land of living skies “banjo-pickin’ inbreds.” Later he said, “I referred to the people of Saskatchewan as a bunch of banjo-pickin’ inbreds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings land at sixth in Alberta after key victory
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2019
The Crescent Heights Vikings are where they hoped they’d be in Football Alberta’s rankings after a big win, which is to say no longer unranked. Friday’s 20-13 win in Brooks was notable not just to get the Vikings some momentum, but also because the Buffaloes had been given the No. 7 spot in the Tier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toth wins twice at all-bike drags
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2019
It was a near-perfect weekend for Riley Toth at the Medicine Hat Drag Strip. With the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association’s series in town, the hometown driver posted a national super bike series win Saturday, then followed it up with a repeat victory Sunday. Toth edged out his younger brother Zach in Saturday’s final, gunning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers dig deep to steal victory from Augustana
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s soccer team weathered a storm and came out on top on Sunday afternoon at the Snake Pit. Jadyn Fode converted on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to lift the Rattlers to a 1-0 victory over the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings, but head coach Robert Cavicchia says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A wild ride to the finish: Hieb narrowly edges Fitzpatrick for rumblebee title
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Kevin Hieb knew he had some big shoes to fill when he opted to climb behind the wheel of a rumblebee at the Medicine Hat Speedway this summer. Hieb spent decades watching his father, Alf, make a name for himself on the local oval track and when a new V6 class opened up this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs seeing results of culture shift
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken There was optimism in the air at the Family Leisure Centre this weekend. With a significant number of key returners and a fresh shot of local talent, Medicine Hat Cubs co-coaches JD Gaetan and Steve Leipert couldn’t hide their enthusiasm for the state of the roster during the team’s training camp Saturday. “It’s good ... Read More »
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