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Sun Devils sweep weekend at home
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Sun Devils clawed back to the .500 mark on Sunday at the Moose Recreation Centre. Bryson Helme potted three goals and added an assist to lead the Sun Devils to a 10-5 victory over the Rockyview Rage one night after picking up a 13-1 blowout win over the Calgary Sabrecats. The weekend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mohawks, Colts open provincials with victories
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2019
The Hat High Mohawks varsity baseball team kicked off the Tier 1 provincial championships by defeating Foothills Composite by a 16-6 margin over five innings on Friday afternoon in Okotoks. Mohawks pitcher Tory Nelson collected the win, which pushes the Mohawks into a matchup with either Cardston or Notre Dame on Saturday morning at 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers kick off orientation camp by signing top prospect Wiesblatt
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 25th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers wasted no time securing their future by signing top prospect Oasiz Wiesblatt to a standard WHL player agreement on Friday at the Canalta Centre. The 15-year-old Calgary product arrived in the Gas City Friday morning to participate in his new team’s annual orientation camp, and before he had even hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Tiger Quenneville happy with his first season as a pro
By Ryan McCracken on May 24th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken David Quenneville knows the road to professional hockey is a ladder — and with his first professional season in the books, the former Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman is eying the next rung. Quenneville closed out his rookie season as a member of the ECHL’s Worcester Railers with five goals and 16 assists in 55 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fists of Fury this Saturday
By Sean Rooney on May 24th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney The tag line for Fists of Fury 15 – A New Era – couldn’t be more apt. With host Southern Alberta Combative Arts freshly moved in to a new location in the Flats, owner Jamie Droeske has a new logo, a new identity and several new kickboxers for hometown fans to cheer on Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speedway enters 35th season with lots on the go
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 24th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Drivers at the Medicine Hat Speedway will start their engines for the 35th consecutive year when the local oval track racing season kicks off on Saturday night. Speedway president Rob Gale says there’s plenty in store for fans of all ages on and off the track, from bouncy castles, to a special visit from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siblings take to the soccer pitch
By SEAN ROONEY on May 23rd, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Keshaun Francis was digging for the ball deep in the opposing team’s end during high school soccer action at the Methanex Bowl Wednesday when a familiar face came bearing down on him: His sister, Kalena. With the local league going co-ed there are a few sibling rivalries, but few where the siblings are on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reaching new heights: Hat High’s Dolter sets personal best in pole vault at city track meet
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 23rd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Noah Dolter reached new heights on Wednesday at the Rotary Track – literally. The Grade 12 Hat High student achieved a personal best in pole vault with a 3.10 metre jump at yesterday’s Medicine Hat city track meet while fine-tuning a few mechanics in anticipation of provincials. “I haven’t jumped three metres since this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings focused on team culture
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 23rd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Crescent Heights Vikings are fighting for a brighter future, and that battle begins in the clubhouse. Vikings head coach Sean Davis says the team will be facing a handful of challenges as they prepare to compete for a Rangeland Football Conference championship next season, but all of them can be aided by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers golf trio headed east
By SEAN ROONEY on May 22nd, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney College golf season ended seven months ago, but three Medicine Hat College Rattlers are getting a surprise final tournament of the season – or is it a surprise early start to the next one? Along with coach Trevor Moore, the Rattlers women’s team of Ciara Bonogofski, Sierra Zukowski and Nicole Schultz will head to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Time to get educated about safe sport
By Tara Chisholm on May 22nd, 2019
What is safe sport? While I was attending the Alberta Sport Leadership Conference in Enoch, Alta., the topic of safe sport came up many times throughout the weekend. The Minister of Science and Sport, Kirsty Duncan, announced funding in March to launch two initiatives to be carried out by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of ... Read More »
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