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Mixed doubles tourney at tennis club this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 7th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tennis Club is hosting its Open Mixed Doubles Tournament this weekend. Starting Thursday night at 5:30 p.m., open mixed doubles action with roughly 40 players registered gets underway at the tennis club in open and intermediate divisions. The tournament will continue through Friday and wrap up Saturday night under the lights... Read More »
1 responseTigers 2021 draft class has unique camp experience
By JAMES TUBB on September 7th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 2006 WHL draft class had a unique experience last season with an opportunity to suit up for games before attending their first training camp, which didn’t occur until this past weekend. Two of the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 2021 draft picks – forwards Tomas Mrsic and Cayden Lindstrom – suited up for a combined ... Read More »
1 responseTigers camp brings encouraging results
By JAMES TUBB on September 6th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With training camp coming to a close for the Medicine Hat Tigers, there are a lot of roster decisions looming for general manager and head coach Willie Desjardins. “Now you’re into some tough decisions on who’s going to play, you have extra 20s, (Oskari) Kuntonen is in camp now, which is exciting because now ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught wraps up 89th Southeastern
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2022
The 2022 Southeastern golf tournament hosted by Connaught Golf Club came to a close Monday afternoon, capping off a strong weekend of golf. The 89th annual Labour Day weekend tournament featured 128 golfers, the largest class the course has had in over 10 years, Connaught CPGA pro Brian Oliphant told the News heading into the ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught gearing up for 89th Southeastern tournament
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Connaught Golf Club is wrapping up a busy couple-week stretch with its flagship tournament of the year. A week after hosting the PGA of Canada Senior Men’s championships, Connaught is hosting the 89th annual Southeastern tournament this weekend. Connaught CPGA pro Brian Oliphant said they are excited for the weekend tournament. “It’s a great ... Read More »
2 responsesCubs looking to build off strong 2021-22 season
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs aren’t satisfied with their strong 2021-22 season. The Cubs had a tight group that propelled them to 25 wins in the regular season and two wins short of the Heritage Junior Hockey League finals. But the job’s not finished for head coach and general manager Randy Wong who says a ... Read More »
2 responsesVikings take second annual Boksteyn Bowl
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings and McCoy Colts met Thursday to kick off their football seasons and remember a pillar of their programs. The Vikings and Colts varsity football teams faced off at the Methanex Bowl for the second annual Rick Boksteyn memorial bowl, which Crescent Heights won by a score of 33-3. The Vikings ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers open camp with pace and potential
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers don’t want to simply forget about their 2021-22 season, they’re ready to make sure it never happens again. The first steps in ensuring that were taken before training camp got underway Friday. “We had a great meeting last night and we talked about how last year is unacceptable and we ... Read More »
1 responseCubs, Mavs nominated for MedHat Business awards
By James Tubb on September 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Cubs and Medicine Hat Mavericks have both been recognized for their community efforts. The two local sports teams have received nominations for multiple 2022 Medicine Hat and district Chamber of Commerce business awards. The Cubs received a nomination for the community involvement award and the Mavericks were tabbed for the community attraction ... Read More »
1 responseHawks open season with dismantling of Brooks
By James Tubb on September 2nd, 2022
The Hat High Hawks opened their RFC season in a big way Thursday night. Hat High hosted Brooks at the Methanex Bowl and beat the Buffalos 67-0. Hawks head coach Quinn Skelton said he was really happy with all the lessons learned from their first two weeks of practice. “We’ve been working the last two ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Final third of CFL season won’t disappoint
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 1st, 2022
The first half of the 2022 CFL season was dominated by the 24-year-old B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke who made only his fourth professional start June 11, eviscerating Edmonton 59-15. Could the big story of the second half be written by the 25-year-old Stampeder Jake Meir who also made the fourth start of his pro career, ... Read More »
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