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Soakin’ in the Tubb: Why should we care about the NHL anymore?
By JAMES TUBB on November 13th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The National Hockey League seems to no longer care about the sport of hockey, so why should we? It may sound weird coming from a sports reporter but it has been hard the last month or so to pay attention and care about the NHL. It all starts with the Chicago Blackhawks and their ... Read More »
1 responseTigers trade Aidan Brook to Prince George Cougars
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Tigers announced Friday they’ve traded defenceman Aidan Brook to the Prince George Cougars. Coming back the other way was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 WHL Prospect Draft. Head coach and general Manager Willie Desjardins said the move came from the Tigers abundance of defensemen. “We have quite a few D here, ... Read More »
1 responseTigers defence core leading the way
By JAMES TUBB on November 12th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tigers defensemen have played a big role in the first 13 games of the season. Dan Baker, the Tigers lone over-ager on the blue line, has been leaned upon by head coach Willie Desjardins to lead from the back end and help usher in Medicine Hat’s new young core. Desjardins says he’s brought consistency ... Read More »
1 responseHawks and Vikings prepare for provincials
By JAMES TUBB on November 12th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hawks and Vikings are gearing up for provincial matchups this weekend in the Hat. The Vikings draw the first of two games at the Methanex Bowl on Saturday, as they host the Stettler Wildcats at noon. Hat High will host Holy Trinity Academy at 2:30 p.m.. Vikings head coach Sean Davis says making ... Read More »
1 responseBatsel named PGA Alberta player of the year
By Medicine Hat NEWS on November 11th, 2021
sports@medicinehatnews.com It’s been a big year for Dillon Batsel on the golf course. Batsel was named the player of the year by PGA Alberta last Saturday. Batsel finished his golf season in first place among PGA Alberta golfers on their Order of Merit and money lists. Batsel also won two of Inglewood Golf and Country ... Read More »
1 responseHatters clean up RFC awards
By JAMES TUBB on November 11th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat football players cleaned up in this year’s Rangeland Football Conference awards ceremony. Due to COVID-19, the awards and all star selections were presented virtually in a video prepared by Crescent Heights Vikings head coach Sean Davis. Five of the six RFC awards went to players on the three Medicine Hat high school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat runners take part in XC championship
By JAMES TUBB on November 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Bulldogs and Panthers track and field clubs took part in the 2021 Alberta Cross Country Championships in Wetaskiwin this past weekend. Devyn Perrett, of the Bulldogs, placed seventh out of 29 athletes in the U14 female two-kilometre race. Lexine Rodriguez Velez placed 25th in the U16 females three-kilometre run. The Panthers ... Read More »
1 responseCubs win a pair over weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs picked up two wins last weekend, 9-0 over the High River Flyers and 5-1 over the Strathmore Wheatland Kings, to remain second in the South Division of the HJHL with a record of 9-4-1. Medicine Hat hosted High River Saturday night at the Kinplex and won big. The Cubs were ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Recent suspension of CFL reminiscent of WWI
By GRAHAM KELLY on November 10th, 2021
Due to COVID, the CFL cancelled the 2020 season, meaning the Calgary Stampeders who were born in 1945, are actually playing their 75th season this year. The only other time play was suspended including the Grey Cup, was 1916 through 1919 because of the First World War. It was a different story during World War ... Read More »
1 responseRingette roundup: Gators win gold in Regina
By JAMES TUBB on November 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The U19A Gators won gold in the Regina Elite A/AA Tournament this past weekend. The Gators opened the tournament last Friday afternoon with a 7-4 loss against Winnipeg’s BVRA Blaze. Allison Mason, Kylie Kallenberger, Jaelyn Siewert and Preslee Starner all scored for Medicine Hat in the loss. They bounced back from the loss with ... Read More »
1 responseColts wrap up building season
By JAMES TUBB on November 9th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Just as they’ve done before every game this season, the McCoy Colts gathered for one last dinner on Sunday. The Colts, whose season ended Oct. 29 with a 15-14 win over the Brooks Buffalos for third place in the Rangeland Football conference, celebrated the campaign and handed out their team awards at the dinner. ... Read More »
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