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Mohawks expect tough test from Buffalos in Rangeland final
By Ryan McCracken on October 26th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Mohawks’ drive for five will reach a conclusion tonight at the Methanex Bowl. The four-time reigning Rangeland Football Conference champions will be out to defend their long-standing crown once again when they cross paths with the Brooks Buffalos for tonight’s championship. While the Mohawks are a perfect 6-0 in league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haden gets his wish, Tigers get 19-year-old from Blades
By Ryan McCracken on October 26th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Gary Haden has a new home. The 19-year-old forward was shipped from the Medicine Hat Tigers to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for centre Logan Christensen Thursday after requesting a trade out of the Gas City two weeks ago. “I’ll be in the lineup tomorrow so I’m excited,” said Haden, whose Blades will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger gets called up for Regina game
By Ryan McCracken on October 26th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers have called up top prospect Cole Sillinger for tonight’s game in Regina against the Pats. The 15-year-old forward says his whole family will be watching from the stands as he takes his first steps onto Western Hockey League ice for should be an unforgettable hometown debut. “It’s an amazing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Rattlers all-conference
By None on October 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Though they didn’t make the playoffs, two Medicine Hat College soccer players earned some post-season accolades Thursday. In Calgary, where both the men’s and women’s Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference finals begin today, Rattlers Connor Ismond and Cassidy LaRochelle were named to their respective all-conference teams. Ismond, a third-year player from Saskatoon, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASDCaims to help local athletes get to the next level
By None on October 26th, 2018
They say the sky is the limit. We say there is no limit. At the Alberta Sport Development Centre we help create the best athletes in our province. How? Our athletes know that you cannot just wake up and be the best. You have to train hard to be the best. You have to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talons fifth at cross country provincial meet in Vermilion
By None on October 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A total of 32 area athletes took part in the Alberta Schools Athletic Association cross country provincial finals in Vermilion Saturday, but there wasn’t a lot to bring home other than great experience and plenty of memories. Eagle Butte’s Brendan Olson had the top finish of anyone from the Medicine Hat area, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Message sent to division leaders
By Ryan McCracken on October 25th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Mads Søgaard continued the sensational start to his Western Hockey League career with another stingy showing Wednesday night at the Canalta Centre. The 17-year-old Danish netminder led the Medicine Hat Tigers back into the win column with 30 stops while pushing his save percentage to a staggering .936 in a 4-1 victory over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta dragon boat team headed to Australia for Games
By None on October 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News When Dawn Lebsack first tried out dragon boat racing seven years ago, she was hooked. Now, the Medicine Hat paddler is headed to Australia as part of a team competing at the Pan Pacific Masters Games. Lebsack is part of the 19-woman Coulee Classic Dragons group going to the Gold Coast next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Tigers call up defenceman from Airdrie
By Ryan McCracken on October 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers have called up 16-year-old defenceman Damon Agyeman due to a rash of recent injuries. The Tigers listed forward Baxter Anderson and defencemen Joel Craven and Trevor Longo as out with upper body injuries in Tuesday’s WHL report, prompting the team to call on Agyeman while they return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves open in Lethbridge with lots of bests
By None on October 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Waves swim club is already in competitive mode. The Waves were in Lethbridge this past weekend for the annual Fall Classic, and got personal best times in 89 of the 106 races they competed in. Karsten Senft and Johnathan Marshall both won gold medals, among 36 top-eight placings for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lacroix goes up a class, still winning
By None on October 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News No Canadian in his own weight class seems to be able to beat him, so Janick Lacroix is starting in on other divisions. The reigning 70 kilogram national junior champ from the Medicine Hat Boxing Club went to Regina to take on Quinn Neald this past weekend. Neald won the national 75 ... Read More »
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