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Rattlers getting closer with young squad
By James Tubb on November 27th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s basketball team nearly came all the way back Friday night. The Rattlers outscored Red Deer Polytechnic 32-21 in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback, falling 83-75 at home. Rattlers head coach Richard Humphrey says besides the fact they only played hard for 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers bring young and hungry men’s volleyball team to the court
By James Tubb on November 26th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Rattlers men’s volleyball team hasn’t had a desired start to the season, but head coach Tyler Olson says they’re happy to be on the court. “Well obviously 0-2 is not the way we wanted to start, even 1-1 would be better,” Olsen said. “However we are a young team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look for reset on Manitoba trip
By JAMES TUBB on November 26th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are hoping a change of scenery will bring a change of results. Coming off of Tuesday’s 6-2 loss to the Regina Pats — their 10th defeat in a row — the Tabbies hit the road for a two-game trip through Manitoba looking to snap their longest slump since the 1998-99 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jr. Hawks win provincial to cap off un-defeated season
By James Tubb on November 25th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: ReporterTubb It was nearly a perfect season for the Medicine Hat High Jr. Hawks. The Jr. Hawks beat the Lloydminster Red Dogs 35-21 Saturday to capture the tier II provincial championship and remain undefeated on the season. Head coach Scott Howes said the win was a perfect way to cap off the kids’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger making most of NHL
By James Tubb on November 25th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: ReporterTubb Cole Sillinger is living his dream. The former Medicine Hat Tiger has played 17 games in the National Hockey League and appears to be sticking around. He said in an interview with the News last Friday, it’s been pretty special. “Obviously growing up as a kid this has been a dream of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Riders have a lot to prove against Calgary this weekend
By GRAHAM KELLY on November 25th, 2021
You can bet Winnipeg is pulling for Calgary to beat Saskatchewan in the semi-final Sunday. Because of COVID-19, come Dec. 1, all players must be vaccinated to travel. While all Riders but one are vaccinated, Stampeder coach Dave Dickenson admitted that for the Western Final against the Bombers, “We are not going to have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U16 Goal Diggers keep rolling
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Goal Diggers U16 ringette team was in Airdrie Sunday to take on the Sting. The Goal Diggers came out hungry, heavily outshooting Airdrie and winning 3-1 before taking a 9-4 win from the undefeated Rockyford Ringers Sunday. Linsey Bechtold got Saturday’s win between he pipes and the goal scorers were Pacie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Express win big over weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Southern Express U15 AA girls hockey team swept a two-game weekend to get their first wins of the young season. On Saturday the Express beat the Olds Grizzlys on the road 4-1. Keira Grant and Julie Barlow got the Express on the board with a 2-1 lead in the first period. Cambelle Gross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U13 Wildcats sweep weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Wildcats U13 girls hockey team remains undefeated following a pair of wins last weekend. On Saturday, the U13 girls team travelled to Centennial Arena and beat the Brooks Prairie Thunder 8-4. Jordan Kasarek got the win in net, making 15 of 19 saves. Morgan Gage led Medicine Hat’s offence with three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs clicking halfway through season
By JAMES TUBB on November 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are on a tear. Coming off two wins this weekend, a 4-1 victory Saturday against the Mountainview Colts and a blowout 21-0 win against the Kainai Junior Braves on Sunday, the Cubs are on a run. They currently sit in second place of their Heritage Junior Hockey League division and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s gettin’ historic: Tabby tailspin reaches longest since turn of the century
By James Tubb on November 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.comTwitter: ReporterTubb The streak is at double digits. The Medicine Hat Tigers have now lost 10 straight games, their longest losing streak in more than 20 years, after being beat 6-2 by the Regina Pats Tuesday night at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat’s last win came on Oct. 22, a 6-2 victory against the Prince Albert ... Read More »
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