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Hawks gear up to defend RFC, South Zone titles
By JAMES TUBB on September 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior football team is ready to win the South once again. The Hawks enter the 2023 Rangeland Football Conference off an eighth straight RFC championship and another South zone title added to their trophy case. Head coach Quinn Skelton says they look to build off the young team from ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Elks finally win at home, can they do it again?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 31st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The bells at St. Joseph’s Basilica rang out more joyously than the day of Wayne Gretzky’s wedding. Delirious fans danced in Churchill Square before carrying Chris Jones into city hall to make him mayor. The longest home losing streak in professional sports history was over. After 22 straight defeats, stretching back to October 2019, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs open camp ahead of 50th season
By JAMES TUBB on August 31st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are gearing up for a historic season in the HJHL. The Cubs open training camp Friday as they prepare for their 50th season of operation. Head coach and general manager Randy Wong says they are looking forward to both getting the season underway and being able to celebrate their history. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers open training camp Friday ahead of 2023-24 season
By JAMES TUBB on August 30th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ 2023-24 season is just around the corner, with preparations getting underway Friday. The Tigers open training camp this week ahead of their 54th season in the Western Hockey League. Returning players, rookies and prospects will check in Thursday and hit the ice Friday for the first of three days of ... Read More »
1 responseMorrison looking to build off Mavs’ 2023 season
By JAMES TUBB on August 30th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Greg Morrison is in the reflective state of the Medicine Hat Mavericks’ offseason. The local WCBL club’s owner and general manager looked Monday at the lineup card of the Mavs’ Game 3 loss in the league finals against the Okotoks Dawgs from Aug. 17. Just 13 days removed from that finals loss, Morrison says ... Read More »
1 responseColts open 2023 football season looking for growth
By JAMES TUBB on August 29th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior football team is ready for another growing season. The Colts kicked off their 2023 high school season with exhibition action Saturday, falling 41-0 against the Strathmore Spartans. McCoy head coach Jole Krassman was happy they could get an exhibition game in this early and saw aspects they can build ... Read More »
1 responseLee commits to University of Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 29th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Brendan Lee is taking full advantage of his WHL scholarship opportunities. The 21-year-old has committed to play at the U Sports level this upcoming season, having committed to the University of Calgary Dinos. The Medicine Hat Tigers announced the Seattle product’s commitment Friday in a press release. “The Tigers would like to congratulate Brendan ... Read More »
1 responseHatter wins big at Alberta 55+ Games
By JAMES TUBB on August 26th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Michele David Roll is no stranger to winning medals. The Medicine Hat swimmer came away from the Alberta 55 Plus Games last weekend at Brooks with four medals from her efforts in the swimming lanes. She won gold in 100m freestyle, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke and took silver in the 50m freestyle. She was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: 2023 Mavericks did not disappoint
By JAMES TUBB on August 25th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The boys in red and white put on quite a show at Athletic Park this summer. The 2023 Medicine Hat Mavericks provided many memorable moments throughout their 56-game regular season and eight playoff contests. The first month was an up and down affair – the Mavs would win a game, lose a game, then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Krebs looks to build off Panthers’ camp experience
By JAMES TUBB on August 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Dru Krebs made his first trip to Florida count. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman took part in the Florida Panthers development camp this summer as he continues to work toward his goal of getting a pro contract. The 20-year-old says it was an opportunity that presented itself and he was honoured to be able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: What will it take for the Stamps to buck up?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Calgary and Ottawa blew it; Edmonton and Saskatchewan got it done. The Elks chalked up their first win of the season, ending a 13-game losing streak. They have an opportunity to end their really embarrassing losing streak of 22 losses at home on Sunday night against Ottawa. Meanwhile down the QE II, things have ... Read More »
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