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Vikings score early and win provincial playoff 20-2

By James Tubb on November 13th, 2021

Crescent Heights led 13-0 at the half and held on to win their provincial playoff game against the Stettler Wild Cats 20-2 Saturday afternoon. The first quarter went by quickly as neither the Wildcats or Vikings would score but traded chances. Crescent Heights recovered multiple fumbles but could not capitalize. As the quarter was wearing ... Read More »

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U18 SAHA female team spilts first two games of four day road trip

By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2021

The U18 SAHA female team are 1-1 through the first two games this weekend as they lost 5-1 to Shawnigan Lake Friday afternoon. The U18 team won 4-3 in overtime Thursday night against the Okanagan hockey academy. In Friday’s loss, SAHA fell behind early to Shawnigan Lake and could not mount the comeback needed. Riley ... Read More »

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Svejkovsky leading Tigers to start year

By JAMES TUBB on November 13th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been the Svejkovsky show to start the season in Medicine Hat. The over-age forward has been on a tear this year, as he’s put up seven goals and 20 points in the 11 games he’s dressed. Svejkovsky missed the Tigers last game, a 3-2 OT loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors last Saturday, ... Read More »

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Soakin’ in the Tubb: Why should we care about the NHL anymore?

By JAMES TUBB on November 13th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The National Hockey League seems to no longer care about the sport of hockey, so why should we? It may sound weird coming from a sports reporter but it has been hard the last month or so to pay attention and care about the NHL. It all starts with the Chicago Blackhawks and their ... Read More »

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Tigers trade Aidan Brook to Prince George Cougars

By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2021

The Medicine Hat Tigers announced Friday they’ve traded defenceman Aidan Brook to the Prince George Cougars. Coming back the other way was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 WHL Prospect Draft. Head coach and general Manager Willie Desjardins said the move came from the Tigers abundance of defensemen. “We have quite a few D here, ... Read More »

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Tigers defence core leading the way

By JAMES TUBB on November 12th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tigers defensemen have played a big role in the first 13 games of the season. Dan Baker, the Tigers lone over-ager on the blue line, has been leaned upon by head coach Willie Desjardins to lead from the back end and help usher in Medicine Hat’s new young core. Desjardins says he’s brought consistency ... Read More »

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Hawks and Vikings prepare for provincials

By JAMES TUBB on November 12th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hawks and Vikings are gearing up for provincial matchups this weekend in the Hat.  The Vikings draw the first of two games at the Methanex Bowl on Saturday, as they host the Stettler Wildcats at noon. Hat High will host Holy Trinity Academy at 2:30 p.m.. Vikings head coach Sean Davis says making ... Read More »

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Batsel named PGA Alberta player of the year

By Medicine Hat NEWS on November 11th, 2021

sports@medicinehatnews.com It’s been a big year for Dillon Batsel on the golf course. Batsel was named the player of the year by PGA Alberta last Saturday. Batsel finished his golf season in first place among PGA Alberta golfers on their Order of Merit and money lists. Batsel also won two of Inglewood Golf and Country ... Read More »

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Hatters clean up RFC awards

By JAMES TUBB on November 11th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat football players cleaned up in this year’s Rangeland Football Conference awards ceremony. Due to COVID-19, the awards and all star selections were presented virtually in a video prepared by Crescent Heights Vikings head coach Sean Davis. Five of the six RFC awards went to players on the three Medicine Hat high school ... Read More »

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Cubs win a pair over weekend

By JAMES TUBB on November 10th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs picked up two wins last weekend, 9-0 over the High River Flyers and 5-1 over the Strathmore Wheatland Kings, to remain second in the South Division of the HJHL with a record of 9-4-1. Medicine Hat hosted High River Saturday night at the Kinplex and won big. The Cubs were ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat runners take part in XC championship

By JAMES TUBB on November 10th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Bulldogs and Panthers track and field clubs took part in the 2021 Alberta Cross Country Championships in Wetaskiwin this past weekend. Devyn Perrett, of the Bulldogs, placed seventh out of 29 athletes in the U14 female two-kilometre race. Lexine Rodriguez Velez placed 25th in the U16 females three-kilometre run. The Panthers ... Read More »

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