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Colts continue to honour Rick Boksteyn
By JAMES TUBB on October 13th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior football team added another piece to the legacy of Rick Boksteyn. The Colts showcased a new sign placed on the grounds of the football field behind the school, named the Rick Boksteyn Field in honour of the former coach and fireman. Boksteyn, who passed in 2020, helped coach the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PBR bucks back into the Hat
By JAMES TUBB on October 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Eight seconds will feel like an eternity when the Professionals Bull Riders Canada rolls into Co-op Place on Saturday. PBR Canada is making its third appearance in Medicine Hat, bringing the Cup Series and the Medicine Hat Classic back to the Gas City. The Canadian Cup Series was last at Co-op Place in October ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Another rendition of the Duelling Dickenson’s
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 12th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Last weekend was a time of celebrations and showdowns – for first place in the West Division, a chance for the Roughriders to end a four-game losing streak and clinch third place, and the Argonauts were celebrating their 150th anniversary. So who showed up for these monumentis occasions? The B.C. Lions and Winnipeg Blue ... Read More »
1 responseSmith off to strong start in 2nd WHL season
By JAMES TUBB on October 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb “There’s something in the water in Cessford.” That was Medicine Hat Tigers’ broadcaster Gino De Paoli’s call after forward Shane Smith scored his sixth goal of the season Saturday night in a 4-2 loss against the Moose Jaw Warriors at Co-op Place. The goal extended Smith’s point streak to seven games, giving him an ... Read More »
1 responseRattler Roundup:Rattlers men’s soccer splits weekend on the road
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 11th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s soccer team ended the weekend on a high note. The Rattlers won their second of back-to-back matches, beating the Olds College Broncos 4-1 Sunday after falling 2-0 Saturday to the Red Deer Polytechnic. Felipe Vaalladares, Yosef Teame, Jire Nzeyimana and Joel Lehr all scored unassisted goals in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend brings multiple lessons for Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have lots to build off after a split weekend. The Tigers picked up two of a possible four points over the weekend, with an 8-7 overtime win Friday at Swift Current over the Broncos before falling 4-3 Saturday at Co-op Place against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Add a couple more ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s official: Rattlers women’s hockey opens inaugural season
By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb What was once a dream became reality when the Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team took to the ice this weekend. The Rattlers made their official Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference debut with a two-game set at the Moose Rec Centre, marking their first season as an athletic program. They opened their 2023-24 season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers split weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers are coming off a weekend of mixed results. After Gavin McKenna’s hat trick, game-winning goal propelled the Tigers to an 8-7 win in overtime Friday at Swift Current over the Broncos, Medicine Hat lost 4-3 Saturday at Co-op Place to the Moose Jaw Warriors. Saturday’s loss was a special teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs celebrate 50 years with players past, present
By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ 50th anniversary home opener was an afternoon of reflection, reuniting, tears and honouring wrapped up with an overtime thriller. The Jr. B club celebrated its 50th year of operation Saturday with an alumni celebration at the Kinplex ahead of the 2023-24 HJHL home opener, a 7-6 win over the Rocky ... Read More »
1 responseMinor hockey roundup: U13AA Hounds undefeated over weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds had a weekend to be thankful for on the ice. The Hounds were undefeated in their weekend of games, winning 4-3 over the Wheatland Braves on Saturday before trying the Airdrie Lightning 3-3 on Sunday. Macen Ibach, Cooper Danroth, Kovann Chicholm and Michael Fauth each scored in Saturday’s win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ekren-Bratton gets unique WHL debut experience
By JAMES TUBB on October 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Blake Ekren-Bratton had a WHL debut to remember. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ defenceman suited up for his first WHL game Wednesday in a 4-2 loss at Regina against the Pats. It was the fulfilment of a longtime wish for the defenceman from Porcupine Plain, Sask. “It was really special, it’s always been my dream ... Read More »
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