Local Sports
Rattlers Michael Valk finishes second at CCAA golf nationals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat College golfer Michael Valk is bringing home a medal from nationals. The Rattler shot a final round 73 for a four-day overall score of -3, putting him in second place of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national tournament held at Champlain St. Lawrence, Que. Valk held first place for the first two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May records first WHL shutout in Tigers’ win Friday
By James Tubb on October 20th, 2023
Friday was a great day to be Evan May. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ net minder recorded his first career WHL shutout in a 4-0 win at Kamloops against the Blazers. May turned aside all 25 shots he faced for his fifth win of the season. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 3-2 overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucks leading Team B.C. at WHL Cup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Medicine Hat Tigers’ prospects are leading the way at the annual WHL Cup. Markus and Liam Ruck lead the under-16 tournament in scoring through two games with Team B.C. undefeated. The annual prospects tournament is being held in Red Deer with games played at the Peavy Mart Centrium, home of the Red Deer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to capitalize on remaining B.C. trip
By JAMES TUBB on October 20th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With two games left on their B.C. road trip, the Medicine Hat Tigers have given themselves examples of how they should play and what they need to avoid. The Tigers enter play tonight at Kamloops against the Broncos coming off a 3-2 overtime win Wednesday night at Vancouver over the Giants. The extra-time win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks Sr. boys volleyball first place in province
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks varsity boys volleyball team looks to build off what has been a strong season. The Hawks are undefeated in league play, with a 6-0 record picking up wins against other 4A opponents in Chinook High School, LCI and Magrath, who are currently the reigning 4A provincial champions. The 4A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers Valk leading Day 2 of golf nationals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 19th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat College’s Michael Valk has had a strong start to his nationals golf experience. The Rattler golfer leads through two rounds at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national tournament held at Champlain St. Lawrence, Que. Valk leads the pack in the men’s singles competition, sitting 10-under par after an opening round of 65 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some early firsts on Tigers B.C. road trip
By JAMES TUBB on October 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat Tigers have picked up memorable games early in their trip through British Columbia. Rookies Kadon McCann and Matt Paranych recorded some memorable stats in the Tigers’ 9-2 win over the Kelowna Rockets on Oct. 14, with McCann recording his first goal and Paranych notching his first assist and first point. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Who’s in motion and who’s already at rest?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 19th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews According to Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion there is a tendency of objects in motion to stay in motion and objects at rest to remain at rest, unless another force causes its speed and direction to change. This is an apt description of the 2023 CFL season as we approach Halloween and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers win 3-2 in overtime Wednesday
By James Tubb on October 18th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers capitalized with some theatrics Wednesday night. Oasiz Wiesblatt scored 2:24 into overtime as the Tigers beat the Vancouver Giants 3-2 in the extra frame. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 4-1 win Tuesday at Victoria against the Royals. Medicine Hat opened the scoring late in the first period. Brayden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U12 Royals drop opening weekend of ringette season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s U12 Royals ringette team finished their weekend on a high note. The Royals opened their ringette season with an 8-2 loss Sunday against the Rockyford Ringers. Jorja Sadler and Rielle Forsyth scored for Medicine Hat in the loss. The Royals found their rhythm in their second game of the day, coming up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna rolling to start rookie season
By JAMES TUBB on October 18th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna hasn’t disappointed through the first eight games of his rookie season in the Western Hockey League. Having 16 games under his belt the year prior certainly helps, as the 15-year-old has jumped out offensively in his first full season in the league, scoring five goals and 14 points in just eight games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
