Local Sports
Poll
Loading ...Sunny Escapes
Sponsored
Rattlers preparing for x-country nationals
By JAMES TUBB on November 9th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The little bit of snow in Medicine Hat has is not concerning to Medicine Hat College Rattlers cross country coach Bill Corcoran mere days before they host the national XC championships this weekend. The coach has seen it all before, being a part of 20 national cross country events over the last 21 years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: MHC men’s b-ball sweeps weekend games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 9th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s basketball team had a winning weekend at the Snake Pit. The team opened the weekend with a 101-95 win against the King’s University Eagles. Cooper Ward and Ethan Robinson led the way offensively for the Rattlers, shooting 26 and 25 points respectively and each picking up seven rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall late against Prince Albert Tuesday
By James Tubb on November 8th, 2022
A late 5-on-3 penalty kill cost the Medicine Hat Tigers against Prince Albert Tuesday night. The Tigers and Raiders were tied at 1-1 through 50 minutes before a late power play goal on the tail end of a 5-on-3 penalty kill before an empty netter sealed the win for Prince Albert. The loss Tuesday marks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RFC’s finest recognized Sunday
By JAMES TUBB on November 8th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Rangeland Football Conference handed out its top honours Sunday afternoon. The four teams in the high school football league, Medicine Hat High Hawks, Crescent Heights Vikings, McCoy Colts and Brooks Buffalos gathered at Hat High for their first in-person awards banquet since the 2019 football season. Sunday’s banquet involved the naming of league ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey roundup: U18AA Hounds drop only game of weekend to Lightning
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U18AA Hounds were on the road for their lone game of the weekend, a 7-4 loss against the Airdrie Lightning. Brennin Wereley had two goals for the Hounds with Jacob Hazzard and Everett Liefso each adding a goal. Hayden King led the way with three assists. Tyler Wakelam made 28 saves ... Read More »
1 responseDesjardins: If we’re going to make the playoffs, we have to be better
By JAMES TUBB on November 8th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Coming off a losing weekend the Medicine Hat Tigers know they can and must be better if they want to have a successful season. “Our last little stints have been tough just with the way things have gone, and everyone’s saying we’re right there but that’s not good enough,” said Tigers captain Owen MacNeil ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall in close battle Saturday with Lethbridge
By James Tubb on November 5th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers made it interesting late but could not get over the hump Saturday night. They trailed Lethbridge 2-0 after 40 minutes but could not make a complete comeback as they fell 3-2 against the Hurricanes at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat entered the game on the heels of a 5-1 loss to the ... Read More »
1 responseMcKenna gaining confidence in WHL
By JAMES TUBB on November 5th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna has only played two games in the Western Hockey League and is already starting to gain confidence. The 14-year-old was recalled on an emergency basis after the Medicine Hat Tigers sent Tomas Mrsic and Cayden Lindstrom to the U17 Hockey Challenge in Langley, B.C. Mrsic had a goal in Team Canada Red’s ... Read More »
1 responseRattlers women’s b-ball falls Friday night
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2022
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s basketball team could not keep momentum Friday night. The team fell 77-48 against the Kings University Eagles at the Snake Pit to open their weekend. A big first half from the Eagles separated the two clubs, and the Rattlers trailed 40-19 after two quarters. Alia Boulanger led the Rattlers ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall in Calgary Friday night
By James Tubb on November 4th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t stay ahead Friday night. After scoring 26 seconds into the game, the Tigers allowed five straight Calgary goals to fall 5-1 to the Hitmen on the road. Medicine Hat entered the game after losing 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night at Co-op Place against the Victoria Royals. Friday’s defeat marks four ... Read More »
1 responseTigers reaching milestones early in season
By JAMES TUBB on November 4th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A few Medicine Hat Tigers are reaching milestone plateaus to start the season. Forward Oasiz Wiesblatt hit his 100th game played in the WHL in the Tigers 2-1 overtime loss Tuesday against the Vancouver Giants. The 18-year-old made his debut in the 2019-20 season and has scored 19 goals and 43 points in his ... Read More »
1 response
