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That’s it: Tigers’ season officially done as CHL cancels all playoffs, Memorial Cup
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
Faced with an unprecedented situation, the Canadian Hockey League did what was previously unthinkable: cancel its playoffs including the Memorial Cup. The decision was made official at 4 p.m. Monday, a week after Medicine Hat Tigers players had been sent home and four days before the WHL’s post-season was originally set to begin. “Well I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fitness goes online: Video, email the new way for gyms and health experts to connect
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2020
When the provincial government’s orders forced their two gyms and a karate business to close, Collin and Alyssa DeWolfe had to get creative. At the same time, Tara Chisholm and the college’s Be Fit For Life Centre suddenly had communities to reach. The answer? Online video and technology to bridge the gap to everyone in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bare-knuckle boxing at Canalta gets officially postponed
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2020
The first bare-knuckled boxing event in Medicine Hat has been postponed a month due to coronavirus. Fight Night 14, which was to take place May 2 at Canalta Centre, has been pushed back to June 13 according to its promoter on social media. Z Promotions, which last ran an event in the city in 2017, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home the right place for Watson
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2020
Whether the Tokyo Olympics happen on time, late or not at all, Sage Watson will be ready. The 25-year-old professional track and field athlete returned home a week ago, glad to be home on the family ranch near Seven Persons and practising hurdles on the gravel road where she grew up. “I’m going to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Bright side to being stuck at home is enjoying your food
By Kimberlee Brooks on March 20th, 2020
March is Nutrition Month and this year more than ever, Canadians are faced with new decisions around eating. As we enter this unprecedented time, dietitians want to remind everyone that not only what you eat is important, but how you eat too. Healthy eating is about more than food, it’s also about family, memories and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Digital win, real-life losses add up
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2020
Two late goals turned a loss into a 4-3 win for the Medicine Hat Tigers against the Red Deer Rebels Tuesday. Bryan Lockner tied it with a minute to go, then Lucas Svejkovsky got the game-winner 30 seconds later on the Tigers’ eighth power play of the night in a game you probably didn’t know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks continue preparing
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2020
Greg Morrison may have temporarily shut the doors on his physical therapy business due to coronavirus, but he’s got no plans to do the same with the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The summer baseball team’s owner remains optimistic for a Western Canadian Baseball League season, promoting it to prospective players as he and head coach Nolan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattler Run the latest big sporting event cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2020
Events further and further away in the Medicine Hat sports calendar continue to be wiped out due to the global pandemic. Monday saw the 41st annual Rattler Run cancelled, while other spring and summer sports groups issued statements without officially delaying the start to their seasons. The run, originally slated for April 25, announced that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kemp gets shortened week’s honour
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2020
It wasn’t much of a week in the WHL, but Medicine Hat Tigers centre Brett Kemp can at least say he had a better one than most. Kemp, now at home in Yorkton after the Tigers let their players go during the paused season Sunday, was named WHL player of the week Monday. “I think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The domino effect continues: Almost every sport imaginable now canceled, suspended or postponed due to coronavirus
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on March 14th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken When you lace up your skates to compete in a league championship series, it’s typically under the assumption that it will end with a win or a loss. On Thursday evening, the Medicine Hat Hounds midget AA hockey team met a third outcome. Much like the rest of the sporting world, the South Central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s Villeneuve named to Alberta’s wheelchair basketball team
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2020
Sam Villeneuve may not wind up playing a game for them this season, but at least he can say he’s on the provincial wheelchair basketball team. The 20-year-old from Medicine Hat was named to the team after a training camp last month, making him the first player to graduate from the local adaptive sport team ... Read More »
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