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MedHat boxing competes in Montana
By James Tubb on November 18th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Boxing Club showcased its skill in Havre, Mont. this past weekend. Jacob Walne of MHBC lost a close decision to Roman Love from Billings Elite in the Jr.B 100 lb. division. Coach Kerry Fahlman says Walne boxed the best he ever had and dominated, only to get the loss. Walne was the ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Argo history a three-ring circus
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews For years, the Toronto Argonauts have resembled a three-ring circus rather than a rowing club. First, there was Red Story, followed by the Gold Dust twins. There was Heisman winner, Joe Theismann and Thunder Thornton. Toronto released Tom Wilkinson and Peter Liske who went on to hall-of-fame careers with Edmonton and Calgary because they ... Read More »
1 responseSEAC Tigers open Hockey Hounds tournament with 4-3 win
By James Tubb on November 17th, 2022
The U15AAA SEAC Tigers opened their Hockey Hounds tournament on a high note. The Tigers beat the West Central Wheat Kings 4-3 Thursday night in their first game of the 49th annual bantam tournament. Head coach Mike Mueller says his team did a lot of things well and credited his special teams in the victory. ... Read More »
1 responseSmythe showcasing versatility with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on November 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Kurtis Smythe was acquired by Medicine Hat on Oct. 19, one of the reasons Tigers traded for him was because he could play both forward and defence. That versatility is being put to the test. The 20-year-old played his first eight games in the orange and black as a forward before being shifted ... Read More »
2 responsesInside the CFL: Grey Cup success starts at the top
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 17th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of the most important qualities of a successful leader is insight. When it comes to a professional football team someone has to pick the general manager, who in turn chooses his staff and head coach. Often the right choice isn’t obvious. In the 60s when Edmonton was floundering, the executive chose an unknown ... Read More »
2 responsesHigh-calibre talent in Hockey Hounds tourney
By JAMES TUBB on November 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 49th annual Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds bantam tournament is this weekend and has featured high-end Western hockey talent throughout its history. The Hounds say more than 700 players to suit up in their tournament have been drafted to the Western Hockey League and 28 have made it to the NHL, including stars such ... Read More »
3 responsesTigers beat Wheat Kings for second straight victory
By James Tubb on November 16th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers picked up their first back-to-back win of the season in a big way Wednesday night. Brendan Lee and Oasiz Wiesblatt had three point nights for the Tigers who beat the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 6-1 at Co-op Place. They entered the game on a high note after beating the Moose Jaw ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom, Mrsic reflect on Team Canada experience
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For athletes, getting the chance to represent their country is one of the biggest honours. Medicine Hat Tigers forwards Cayden Lindstrom and Tomas Mrsic return from playing for Canada at the U17 Hockey Challenge in Langley, B.C. full of appreciation. “It feels great, even just to put on a jersey for the first time, ... Read More »
3 responsesCubs enjoy their return to Kinplex over weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After multiple weekends on the road, the Medicine Hat Cubs were able to play in front of their own fans again this past weekend. The Cubs hosted the Cochrane Generals on Saturday and the Sylvan Lake Wranglers Sunday afternoon, losing 3-2 to the Generals and beating the Wranglers 6-3. Head coach Randy Wong says ... Read More »
3 responsesDziver, McCann lead SAHA in winning weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The South Alberta Men’s Hockey team battled their way to a perfect weekend. After shutting out Winnipeg’s RINK Hockey Academy 4-0 on Saturday, the U18 team came back late Sunday morning to beat OHA Edmonton 4-2. SAHA trailed Edmonton 2-0 with 4:16 left in the game before forward Kadon McCann scored two power play ... Read More »
2 responsesU15AAA SEAC Tigers excited for 49th Hockey Hounds tourney
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 49th annual Hockey Hounds tournament gets underway this weekend. The annual U15 tournament will have 14 teams from across Western provinces arriving to the Hat for a weekend of high-calibre minor hockey. Medicine Hat’s entry, the South East Athletic Club U15 AAA Tigers, have had a slow start to their Alberta Elite Hockey ... Read More »
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