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Tigers mourn passing of Dean McArthur
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2020
Former Medicine Hat Tigers alternate captain Dean McArthur passed away last Thursday at White Bear First Nation, Sask. He was 57 years old. McArthur spent parts of three seasons with the Tigers from 1981-82 to 83-84. Over that span, the imposing right-winger registered 31 goals and 34 assists while racking up 195 penalty minutes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island Minor Hockey president Chantel Timmons recognized for contributions to the game
By Justin Seward on November 17th, 2020
Bow Island Minor Hockey president Chantel Timmons has been recognized for her outstanding efforts recently to the organization. Timmons was the recipient of the Hockey Canada Champion Award from Hockey Canada and Scotiabank. The monthly award – which started this year – recognizes an individual who is making a significant impact to the game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey on hold for SEAC, Hounds
By Medicine Hat News on November 17th, 2020
The South East Athletic Club Tigers and Medicine Hat Hounds all had their games from this weekend postponed due to newly introduced provincial health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Hounds U13, U15 and U18 AA squads were al scheduled to hit the ice at some point this weekend, as well as SEAC’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Terry Fox’s footsteps: Tyson Yanchycki completes cross-province run for cancer research
By Dale Woodard on November 17th, 2020
For Tyson Yanchycki, it was an anniversary worth running for. Ten years after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, Yanchycki laced up for an almost cross-Alberta run Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. But this run wasn’t just about him. This trek – a 324-kilometre trip from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA’s Weiss listed by Winterhawks
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
South Alberta Hockey Academy goaltender Bodee Weiss has been listed by the Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks. The 16-year-old Hatter earned the accolade earlier this week after kicking off the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s regional series schedule with a 3.10 goals against average, an .898 save percentage and a 2-1-0 record over four games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HJHL on hold until Nov. 27
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 14th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Heritage Junior Hockey League has been placed on pause. The Alberta-based junior B league has opted to postpone all of its games from Nov. 13-27 following Thursday’s updates to public health measures – which include a ban on team sports in many communities across the province. The Cubs have been on a hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaping football’s future: McGough raising money for food bank with D-line camp
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 14th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Connor McGough has been there before. Not just in the grander sense of climbing football’s ranks en route to a professional career in the CFL – McGough knows what it’s like to be a wide-eyed student looking up to a local legend. And when the 25-year-old Calgary Stampeders defensive end – and former Crescent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bound for the Bruins: Medicine Hat’s Mia Kelly signs with Salt Lake Community College
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 13th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Mia Kelly was all smiles when she put pen to paper Thursday afternoon at Medicine Hat High School. Surrounded by friends, family and coaches, the Grade 12 softball pitcher committed to a future on the diamond in NJCAA Division 1 by signing a full scholarship with the Salt Lake Community College Bruins. “It just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hounds eager to drop the puck
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 13th, 2020
Editor’s note: The hockey hiatus will have to continue for the Medicine Hat Dyna Tech Hounds. Newly announced provincial guidelines have resulted in this weekend’s games against the Wheatland Chiefs being called off. No make-up dates have been scheduled at this time. rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken An eight-month hockey hiatus ends tonight for the Medicine Hat Dyna Tech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Winter weather has arrived – time to break out the slow cooker!
By Kimberlee Brooks on November 13th, 2020
Snow, snow and more snow! It is the time of year for shoveling, cold weather and dark nights. It is also when I turn to warm and comforting meals made with my slow cooker. There is nothing better than coming home after work or after my boys practices to have supper hot and ready to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adam Herold leadership camp hits Maple Creek this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on November 12th, 2020
Adam Herold’s legacy will stretch into Maple Creek this weekend. The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation – set up in honour of the youngest player to lose his life in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash – is bringing its Hockey and Leadership Development program to the ice in Maple Creek for a weekend of skills training ... Read More »
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