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Chorney reflects on WHL career
By JAMES TUBB on April 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Carter Chorney wasn’t a Tiger for long but the 20-year-old won’t forget his time in Medicine Hat. “I have nothing bad to say, it’s been awesome this whole time – coaches, players, I’ve learned here, I’ve made friends (for) probably the rest of my life,” Chorney said. “It’s awesome, and I’m obviously looking forward ... Read More »
1 responseMonarchs continue winning ways in early season
By JAMES TUBB on April 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs continued their hot start to their season by picking up two wins Monday. The 18U Monarchs beat the Calgary Blues twice, giving them an 8-1 record to start the campaign. In the first win, a 7-2 victory, Trevin Ressler picked up the victory on the mound with three innings ... Read More »
1 responseJunior high badminton championships run last week
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association badminton championships got underway last week at Crescent Heights High School. Last Tuesday, Grade 8 badminton athletes were in action with Carlin Messmer and Marli Bouvette from St. Mary’s finishing in second and third of the boys and girls singles divisions, respectively. Theoron Bensler and Carter Allan took ... Read More »
1 responseHat girls named to hockey Alberta challenge rosters
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2022
Medicine Hat will be well represented at the 2022 Alberta Challenge this May. Five girls from the Alberta Female Hockey League’s Southern Express hockey team – Keira Grant, Keyana Bert, Taya Christie, Jayda Becker and Marley Howes – have all been selected to play in the six-team tournament taking place May 5-8 at the Gary ... Read More »
1 responseOff-season work begins for Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on April 19th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Willie Desjardins is thankful for Medicine Hat Tigers fans. “The fans were unbelievable to us, like they really, really were,” Desjardins said. “It’s easy to be with teams in the good times but these fans were great for us and we’ll reward them. We’ll come back and we’ll go hard.” Desjardins, the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseTigers year end award winners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers presented their year end awards ahead of Friday’s night’s contest at Co-op Place against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The awards and their winners are as followed: Scholastic player of the year: Steven Arp Community service award: Oasiz Wiesblatt Unsung hero award: Reid Andresen Gerard Moyer leadership award: Captain Daniel Baker Hardest ... Read More »
1 responseHS badminton players put to test at city playdowns
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s best high school badminton players were in playdown action this week looking to book a trip to South zones on April 29. There were 65 athletes in action Wednesday afternoon at Medicine Hat High. McCoy’s Logan Schlosser finished first in the senior boys’ singles division, with Rylan Jackson and Kelton Flaig from Eagle ... Read More »
1 responseTigers cap season honouring their own
By James Tubb on April 15th, 2022
Ahead of their final game Friday night, the Medicine Hat Tigers gave back. The WHL club hosted a fan appreciation night with reduced concession prices, giveaways and recognizing their players with an awards ceremony ahead of a 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings. Friday also marked the return of Bob Ridley to the Tigers’ ... Read More »
1 responseBjorklund, Krebs to get opportunity in Hershey
By JAMES TUBB on April 14th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat Tigers will be continuing their seasons after the Tigers final game Friday. Goaltender Garin Bjorklund and defenseman Dru Krebs will join the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League this weekend after playing against the Edmonton Oil Kings, game 68 of the Tigers season. Hershey is the AHL affiliate of the ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Boxing fights in Chestermere last weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 14th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Boxing club attended the ‘Next Generation’ show in Chestermere last weekend. Jacob Walne defeated Liam Pagaling from Calgary Boxing Club by split decision in the 38-kilogram class. MHBC’s Nate Vossler lost by split decision to Jack Senga from team Saskatchewan in the 57-kg. class. Porter Ostrowski MHBC also lost by split decision ... Read More »
1 responseMonarchs starting season hot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 14th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs 18U baseball team is off to a strong start in the 2022 season. Last weekend the Monarchs went 4-1 against the Badlands Badgers and Edmonton Padres. The Monarchs split their two-game series with the Badgers on Friday, winning the first game 14-11 and dropping the second 7-3. Kobe Ekestrand struck ... Read More »
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