Tigers settle goalie, OA situations
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 19th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers have released goaltender Evan Fradette and overage forward Cyle McNabb, trimming the lineup down to 23 players with one week left before the puck drops on the Western Hockey League’s 24-game season. As a result of the cuts, Ryan Chyzowski, Brett Kemp and Cole Clayton will fill Medicine Hat’s three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Krebs is following family footsteps
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 16th, 2021
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After watching his older brothers work their way through the WHL system and following right behind in their footsteps, Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs is set to embark on what could be his first solo chapter in the Dub. The 17-year-old Okotoks product is entering his second season with the Tigers, and his ... Read More »
1 responseSeveral players competing elsewhere as Tigers enter camp
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 13th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers enter camp with somewhat of a different makeup from last season. On top of parting with overagers James Hamblin, Dylan Plouffe and Parker Gavlas, the Tigers will be starting the year without several other players who have opted to move on from the WHL or are playing on loan with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Curb anxiety and boost performance
By Brittney Nyrose on February 12th, 2021
We all know the feeling of nervousness when we are heading into a test. Test anxiety goes beyond general nervousness to include physical symptoms and emotional reactions that can be present either before, during or after a test and that interfere with one’s ability to perform well on the test. According to the research, test ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local ringette season called off
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2021
The ringette season is officially over in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Ringette Association announced the news in a Thursday release. “The decision was a hard one to make,” MHRA president Jay Pinnell says in the release. “We all wanted to get back to the sport we love but we just couldn’t make it happen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HJHL season cancelled
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 11th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The 2020-21 Heritage Junior Hockey League season is no more. Hockey Alberta announced Wednesday that its senior and junior leagues – excluding the AJHL – have “come to the unanimous decision to conclude all regular league play” for the rest of the campaign. While it means no more regular season action, Cubs president Troy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Alberta cancels minor hockey season
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2021
COVID-19 has wiped another minor hockey season off the slate in Alberta. Hockey Alberta announced its decision Tuesday evening to conclude AAA, AA and tiered league games for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign. While it doesn’t necessarily spell an end to hockey of all forms this season, competitive league play is officially off the ... Read More »
1 responseHat High football taking a competitive step up
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on January 28th, 2021
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After six straight years on top of the Rangeland Football Conference – and one without a champion due COVID-19 – Medicine Hat High School will be shifting its focus to a higher level. Head coach Quinn Skelton announced this week that his squad will be joining the Southern Alberta Division 1 Football League, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local athletes hold ‘Let Them Play’ rally
By Justin Seward on January 28th, 2021
news@cypresscourier.com Young athletes across the region participated in a province-wide ‘Let Them Play’ rally in hopes of getting kids back to playing sports. Bow Island Minor Hockey had 46 attendees at its event on Jan. 26 beside the town’s arena, while a similar demonstration took place in Medicine Hat, featuring young athletes of all kinds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pahl signs on with St. Thomas
By Justin Seward on January 22nd, 2021
Cypress County’s Alli Pahl will play NCAA Division 1 women’s hockey with the University of St. Thomas-Minneapolis starting next fall after signing a national letter of intent on Dec. 12. The 18-year-old blueliner earned her way onto college radars after a few strong seasons in Canadian Sport School Hockey League, including a handful of games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Now is the time to start eating better
By Medicine Hat News on January 16th, 2021
With COVID-19 restrictions and the holidays, many of our regular routines and habits have been interrupted. My boys (8 and 11) were used to having regular events planned in the evenings or weekends with hockey practices and games. We would plan meals ahead of time and pack healthy snacks because we knew we would be ... Read More »
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