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Tigers drop 10-round shootout
By Ryan McCracken on October 1st, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers were four minutes away from heading home with a victory, but Max Gerlach had other plans. The former Tiger-turned-Saskatoon Blade scored in the dying minutes of regulation to force overtime and set the stage for an unrelenting 10-round shootout victory, 4-3 over Medicine Hat on Saturday night at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rude awakening: Cubs shut out by Copperheads in home opener
By Ryan McCracken on October 1st, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken It was a weekend to forget for the Medicine Hat Travelodge Cubs. Eager to prove themselves as a team to beat in the Heritage Junior Hockey League after an off-season rife with change, the Cubs came out flat in a 4-0 loss to the Coaldale Copperheads in Saturday’s home opener at the Kinplex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bantam AAAs rounding up supplies for women’s shelter at Saturday’s home opener
By Ryan McCracken on September 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The South East Athletic Club Tigers bantam AAAs will be kicking off the hockey season by giving back to their community on Saturday afternoon at Hockey Hounds Arena. The Tigers will be collecting donated supplies for the local women’s shelter prior to dropping the puck against the Calgary Northstar Sabres at 2:15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers comeback falls short
By Ryan McCracken on September 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers scored three times in the third period to mount a riveting comeback attempt on Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre, but their efforts fell short in a 5-3 loss. Tyler Preziuso cut into a 3-0 deficit halfway through the final frame then Ryan Chyzowski and Henrik Rybinski ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local volunteers honoured with Softball Alberta Merit Awards
By Ryan McCracken on September 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News It’s been a month to remember for the Medicine Hat Minor Softball Association. Just a few weeks after under-16 Thunder coach Scott Kelly was named Softball Alberta coach of the year, the local softball association picked up a pair of Merit Awards and the right to host the U10, U12D and U14D ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Segall Says: FAME developing female leaders in sport
By None on September 28th, 2018
As a young athlete my female role model was Mia Hamm. Hamm competed on the U.S women’s national soccer team for 17 years. Many would agree that she was the best female soccer player of all time. She won the Women’s World Cup in 1991 and 1999, and took home Olympic gold medals in 1996 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On top of the world
By None on September 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two Medicine Hat Special Olympics athletes were added to Canada’s roster for the upcoming World Games in the middle east. Powerlifter Christine Sullivan and bowler Mitchell MacDonald were both officially added to the national team Wednesday, joining associate coach Pat Enns of Redcliff. Sullivan, 52, won four gold medals at nationals last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitman wins Whitecaps FC Skills Challenge
By Sean Rooney on September 28th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney As it turns out, southern Alberta soccer players can more than kick it with their peers from across the country. After winning their way into the national finals as part of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Skills Challenge, Medicine Hat’s Ethan Pitman and Brooks’ Wyatt Davis did more than just show up Sunday. Pitman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kwahommies volleyball squad building strong team bonds
By Ryan McCracken on September 28th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Hat High Kwahommies got an early chance to work on team building while facing off against some of western Canada’s hottest volleyball talent on a trip to Vancouver last week. New Kwahommies coach Steve Russell says it was an unforgettable experience for players and staff alike, and it allowed everyone on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to rebound in Prince Albert
By Ryan McCracken on September 28th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers are itching to rebound from Wednesday’s disappointing loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings tonight in Prince Albert against the Raiders. After watching a two-goal lead turn into a 3-2 setback on a series of odd-man rushes, Tigers captain James Hamblin says the team needs to get back to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A year older, a year better for Hat High
By Sean Rooney on September 27th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney With most of their roster returning, you’d think the Hat High Mohawks’ varsity boys volleyball team would be the side to beat in the South East Zone Volleyball League. Except that they were all in Grade 10 last year. They’re still a team on the rise, but this doesn’t necessarily have to be ... Read More »
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