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Broesky cracks top-80 for camp
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2019
Tyler Broesky was overlooked in the WHL draft last week, but he’s on the right track according to Hockey Alberta. The lone Medicine Hat representative at the Alberta Cup all-star tournament is among 80 players named Thursday to the province’s under-16 summer camp in July. The July 1-7 camp in Red Deer is the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From the Superbowl to the Grey Cup, Federkeil a football legend in Medicine Hat
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 10th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Dan Federkeil closed the book on a storied football career last February, but the Gas City product will be at the Family Leisure Centre tonight to celebrate another accolade at the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony. The 35-year-old Hat High Mohawks alumnus went on to reach the pinnacle of football achievement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Risling knows full well how special tonight’s Wall of Fame induction is
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 10th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Kelly Risling has walked past the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame countless times while making his way through the Family Leisure Centre, but he’ll never look at it the same way after tonight. Risling is one of three Hatters who will join the ranks of the city’s most memorable faces in sport at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women’s volleyball and basketball get to host
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
Not one but two Medicine Hat College Rattlers teams have already booked their spots in conference championships next year. The Rattlers announced Wednesday they’ve been awarded both the women’s volleyball and basketball playoff hosting duties by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference for 2020. The volleyball finals take place Feb. 26-29, followed the next weekend, March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two perfect 10’s for Salta gymnasts
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
Salta Gymnastics Club members put the magic in the Mountain Magic Invitational in Okotoks this past weekend. With two rare perfect scores and nine all-around champions, it was certainly a memorable event. Aubri Krassman had one of the perfect 10’s, on balance beam which her coach said was unheard of in the province. “Aubri shed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slice of the Game: Don’t be afraid of your baseball-like golf swing
By TREVOR MOORE on May 9th, 2019
@trevormooreinc What do Major League Baseball hitters and PGA or LPGA Tour golfers have in common? This question could go in many directions so please allow me to provide some context first. I am referring specifically to the movement patterns found within their swings. I ask this question in hopes of putting some of you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New soccer coach excited
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
There’s a lot for Robert Cavicchia to learn, and the new top dog in Medicine Hat’s soccer ranks can’t wait to get started. The 34-year-old from Toronto was announced as both the new coach of men’s and women’s teams at the college as well as executive director for the city’s minor association Tuesday. He will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Summer Games turns 50
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
Started as a way to promote sports to everyone in this half of the province regardless of age or ability, the Southern Alberta Summer Games opened registration for its 50th annual event Tuesday. Medicine Hat and Cypress County’s regional directors haven’t been around nearly that long, but they know first-hand how important the Games – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of SEAVC teams medal at 15-under provincials
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
After a full season playing in the same age group, two South East Alberta Volleyball Club teams squared off on the biggest stage of their respective seasons. Both the 15-under Rattlers Gold and Rattlers Strykers met Sunday in Calgary in the Division 2 semifinal match at club provincials. Gold emerged victorious and the teams wound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College, minor soccer picks Ontario coach to fill roles
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2019
Medicine Hat minor and college soccer has its new leader. Robert Cavicchia, hailing from Ontario, was announced Tuesday as the head coach of both Rattlers college teams as well as executive director of the Medicine Hat Soccer Association. Cavicchia, reached via cellphone Tuesday, said he was looking forward to the new jobs. “I am very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs keep pushing ahead
By SEAN ROONEY on May 8th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Colour has returned to the Medicine Hat Cubs’ logo, just as the team feels its fortunes on the ice are on the mend too. The junior B hockey club unveiled a sleek new look Tuesday, replete with the old orange and even a splash of red on the new feline’s teeth. They’ll get new ... Read More »
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