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U19A Gators bring hard effort to Horvath tourney
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U19 A Gators are a tough team to play against. An Airdrie goal in the last 30 seconds of the Gators first game of the Ed Horvath Interprovincial Ringette Tournament Friday forced them to settle for a 4-4 tie. While they were held out of the win column, the Gators put ... Read More »
Goal Diggers win two ahead of Ed Horvath tournament
The Medicine Hat U16 Goal Diggers have their sights set high this weekend. Starting Friday night is the return of the annual Ed Horvath Interprovincial Ringette tournament. The tournament took a hiatus last year due to COVID-19 shutdowns but is returning and has games scheduled for 35 teams at the three rinks across Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
U16 Goal Diggers keep rolling
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Goal Diggers U16 ringette team was in Airdrie Sunday to take on the Sting. The Goal Diggers came out hungry, heavily outshooting Airdrie and winning 3-1 before taking a 9-4 win from the undefeated Rockyford Ringers Sunday. Linsey Bechtold got Saturday’s win between he pipes and the goal scorers were Pacie ... Read More »
City rec facilities begin slow reopen
A few skaters were back on the ice in Medicine Hat on Monday as city administrators reacted to weekend notice that some group activities on the rink and leisure facilities would be allowed as the reopening process began. One-one-one fitness instruction, some private group bookings and rentals were previously announced, and the city has said ... Read More »
Hat squads stay hot in Sunny South League
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat U19A Mafia improved to 3-1 on the Sunny South League ringette season with back-to-back wins over the Lethbridge Rattlers on home ice Saturday. After splitting their opening weekend against the Rattlers, the Mafia took to the ice in Medicine Hat and ran away with 6-3 and 14-6 victories. “In ... Read More »
City rinks opening in staggered fashion, while others sit waiting
More arenas in Medicine Hat are set to open this month, but the Moose Recreation Centre on the Southeast Hill will only be opened “if demand warrants.” At the same time, offerings are again expanding at the Family Leisure Centre, the city’s parks and recreation department announced Tuesday. This fall the opening of the Crestwood ... Read More »
Lions Club forced to cancel its annual Gear Up event
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Lions Club of Medicine Hat has cancelled its annual Gear Up campaign. Gear Up is typically held every year on a weekend in August, and it allows families to get free, used hockey gear for their children. “We’ve unfortunately had to cancel Gear Up this year,” said president James Higgins. “For the sake ... Read More »
The domino effect continues: Almost every sport imaginable now canceled, suspended or postponed due to coronavirus
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken When you lace up your skates to compete in a league championship series, it’s typically under the assumption that it will end with a win or a loss. On Thursday evening, the Medicine Hat Hounds midget AA hockey team met a third outcome. Much like the rest of the sporting world, the South Central ... Read More »
Riptide heading to Westerns
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Riptide earned the title of Team Alberta on Sunday afternoon at the Kinplex. After rallying to earn a place in the provincial championship game, the hosts upset the top-ranked Calgary Forte in a 5-3 victory to punch their ticket to Westerns. “It feels really good. We have worked all season to ... Read More »
Athletes off to Airdrie for games
A total of 56 athletes from Medicine Hat and area will compete in the Alberta Winter Games in Airdrie this weekend, and one will help carry the Zone 1 banner. Sadie Van Dyke was picked as one of two zone representatives who will lead their team at Friday’s opening ceremonies. She can’t wait to begin ... Read More »
Parks and Recreation: Winter immersion 101
Now that winter has officially settled in and the busy holiday season is over, it can be easy to retreat indoors and fall into a television coma. The Parks and Recreation Department is here to help you get some fresh air, keep active in the cold, and make the most of winter. From skating to ... Read More »
