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Hat hosting plenty in busy hoops season
By Sean Rooney on March 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News High school basketball playoffs have begun and Medicine Hat will have a big stage for them over the next couple weeks. With 3A zone championships this weekend and 4A provincials the next, hometown teams will look to finish strong. On Monday, Hat High’s junior varsity girls beat WR Myers 71-60, advancing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers host Regina Pats at Canalta
By Sean Rooney on March 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Regina Pats visit the Medicine Hat Tigers at Canalta Centre tonight (7 p.m.) with lots left to figure out for both teams as playoffs get closer. Though they have similar records, the 35-25-5-1 Pats and 34-24-8-0 Tigers are in vastly different spots in the standings. Regina is third in the WHL’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers mens basketball team ousted by Kodiaks at ACAC Championship
By Ryan McCracken on March 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News They got to the post-season with all the confidence in the world, but the Medicine Hat College men’s basketball team finished its season with a whimper. The Rattlers, already out of the mix for nationals thanks to a quarter-final loss Thursday, were beat down by the host Lethbridge Kodiaks Friday in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers punch ticket to nationals
By Ryan McCracken on March 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Exactly a decade later, the Medicine Hat College Rattlers are headed back to women’s basketball nationals. The Rattlers beat the host SAIT Trojans 50-42 in Calgary Friday night, playing hard-nosed defence in an incredibly tight contest at the SAIT gym in Calgary. “Honestly, it’s amazing,” said head coach Clayton Nielsen. “Our goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women going to nationals
By Sean Rooney on March 2nd, 2018
SEAN ROONEY srooney@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNRooney Exactly a decade later, the Medicine Hat College Rattlers are headed back to women’s basketball nationals. The Rattlers beat the host SAIT Trojans 50-42 in Calgary Friday night, playing hard-nosed defence in an incredibly tight contest at the SAIT gym in Calgary. “Honestly, it’s amazing,” said head coach Clayton Nielsen. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers suit up for a cause
By Ryan McCracken on March 1st, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers are set to suit up — Don Cherry style. It’s been nearly 10 years since the Tabbies last pulled a third jersey over their shoulders, but with the Western Hockey League Suits Up with Don Cherry promotion, they’ll be rocking a distinctive orange plaid suit-style uniform on Saturday at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lacroix earns top boxer at Alberta finals in Stony Plain
By Sean Rooney on February 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Janick Lacroix is heading back to nationals. The Medicine Hat Boxing Club pugilist won his fourth provincial title Sunday in Stony Plain, beating Edmonton Cougar Club’s Ethan Pasek by split decision. Fighting in the 69 kilogram junior division, Lacroix —who’s been with the Hat club for the past year and a half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheer teams medal at competitive meet
By Sean Rooney on February 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Cheerleading in Medicine Hat continues to grow, as evidenced by some fantastic competition results this past weekend. Ultimate Cheer Fusion sent five teams to the Red Deer Cheer and Dance Challenge, with every one of them scoring a podium finish. According to a press release sent by Fusion, their senior team placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salta’s youth excel at home during Cactus Classic meet
By Sean Rooney on February 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The next generation took centre stage as Salta Gymnastics Club held its annual Cactus Classic meet Saturday. The eight- and nine-year-old set had a field day, with Salta athletes doing incredibly well in top-end divisions despite being some of the youngest competitors. In all, there were 160 athletes from 11 clubs represented. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers playoff-bound yet again
By Sean Rooney on February 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers didn’t play Sunday, but they did clinch a playoff spot. Thanks to the Kootenay Ice’s loss to Spokane Saturday and the Calgary Hitmen’s loss to Brandon Sunday, the 31-24-8-0 Tigers can finish no lower than third in the WHL’s Central Division. At 25-36-3-0, Kootenay remains four points back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheesed Tigers fans force Wendy’s to flip
By Ryan McCracken on February 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Fans hoping to ease their sorrows with a free cheeseburger following the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday night were handed a raw deal instead — thankfully no one went hungry in the end. The Tigers’ cheeseburger night promotion offers fans in attendance at the ... Read More »
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