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Cheerleading team tops its division at event in Regina
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2020
It was a memorable Saturday for many local cheerleading teams, but the Ultimate Cheer Fusion’s Flash group might have topped them all. The 15-member team won its Junior 2 division at the Best of the West Cheer and Dance Championships in Regina. The no-deduction performance beat out six other teams for top spot according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey: Hounds encounter odd stretch
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2020
It sure was an odd weekend for the defending provincial midget AA hockey champions. The Jasper Homes Hounds lost one and were given all they could handle in another game, but the good news is their schedule sets up well for a bit of vengeance. On Friday in Taber the Golden Suns earned a surprise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Track meet brings out wide range
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2020
The annual Panthers Indoor Classic track meet took place Saturday at the Family Leisure Centre, with almost 100 athletes in a wide age range taking part. With divisions starting with 5-year-olds and going up to the 65-over seniors, there were more chances than ever to participate. Sloan Loehndorf was among the 5- and 6-year-olds entered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teply leads Ice past Tigers, passes Sillinger for first in rookie scoring race
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2020
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers peppered Liam Hughes with 40 shots on Saturday night at Wayne Fleming Arena, but ultimately fell short in a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Ice. Michal Teply scored twice and added an assist to lead the ice to the victory. The performance pushed Teply past Tigers forward Cole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers still hanging onto fourth
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 10th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s volleyball team fell one set short of a bounce-back victory on Saturday night at the Snake Pit, but they’re still in control of fourth in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s South Division standings. The loss serves as Medicine Hat’s sixth in a row, but head coach Kim Stonehouse says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs settle for third
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 10th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Cubs will have their work cut out for them after settling for third in the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s Southern Division standings. Needing a win to clinch a bye through the first round of the playoffs, the Cubs came up short in back-to-back games against the Cochrane Generals, and as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers flip script in OT win
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2020
Two days after having their hopes dashed in a backbreaking loss to the Prince Albert Raiders, the Medicine Hat Tigers rallied to erase a two-goal deficit in the final five minutes of regulation before avoiding a season series sweep with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings at Westoba Place. Brett Kemp scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins added to Canada West’s Hall
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2020
He may be best known in the Gas City for his work behind the bench, but on Friday Willie Desjardins was honoured for his efforts on the ice with an induction to the Canada West Hall of Fame. The Medicine Hat Tigers head coach and general manager spent his younger years competing with the University ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bye on the line for Cubs, Generals
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 8th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Cochrane Generals made things interesting on Friday night. With a 5-3 victory over the Thunder in Airdrie, the Generals are now deadlocked with the Medicine Hat Cubs for second in the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s Southern Division standings – making this weekend’s season-ending home-and-home between the clubs about as close to playoff hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers men’s basketball team gets back in win column
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2020
It was a tough Friday night for three Medicine Hat’s Rattlers teams, but the fourth registered a feel-good win on the road. The men’s basketball team earned a 96-77 victory in Olds in a matchup of the bottom two teams in their division. The Rattlers got 24 points and 10 rebounds from Kieron Burgess and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Champs need to eat smart during tournaments
By Kimberlee Brooks on February 7th, 2020
The top athletic talent from across the province will be on the courts at Medicine Hat College this month when the Rattlers host the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference women’s volleyball championships Feb. 26-29, then the women’s basketball championships March 5-7. With a busy competition season, travelling for games, and keeping up with academic studies, these ... Read More »
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